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Why would the doctor recommend a short-leg cast prior to ankle reconstruction surgery?
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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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Protection: To allow the tissues to heal and to protect the repair or reconstruction.
Answered 7/23/2012
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