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I've had hard cast for 4 week for severely sprained ankle still hurts, when it comes off fri. will i be able to put weight on. how long for pain stop?

Q: i've had hard cast for 4 week for severely sprained ankle still hurts, when it comes off fri. will i be able to put weight on. how long for pain stop?

You should be ok: You'll probably get a walking splint &amp; be scheduled for intensive physical therapy. Let your doc know about your pain, &amp; do keep your therapy appointments. Your sprain should be healing well. I hope that helps.

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You should be ok: You'll probably get a walking splint & be scheduled for intensive physical therapy. Let your doc know about your pain, & do keep your therapy appointments. Your sprain should be healing well. I hope that helps.

Answered 2/26/2020

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I've had hard cast for 4 week for severely sprained ankle still hurts, when it comes off fri. will i be able to put weight on. how long for pain stop?

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