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Why would the doctor recommend a short-leg cast prior to ankle reconstruction surgery?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Ask them: Your doctor likely has a reason for doing this (help with swelling?). Best to ask them the reason.

Answered 7/10/2012

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Dr. Vinod Panchbhavi answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Protection: To allow the tissues to heal and to protect the repair or reconstruction.

Answered 7/23/2012

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