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A member asked:
Is it possible that an orthopedic cast fails to keep a bone straight?
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It is : Though more often then not, it should. If you had a lot of swelling that reduced then the cast possibly may not be snug and technically, movement can occur. Possible? Yes. Likely, probably not.
Answered 7/10/2012
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they may: When an orthopedic surgeon is presented with a fracture he relies on his training and experience to decide the best way to treat it . Some r borderline, casting or surgery and internal fixation. If a cast is used in this type there maybe failure; then you become a surgical candidate l.
Answered 10/12/2013
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