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A member asked:

What is the best way to take a shower with an ankle cast?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A cast cover: They actually sell protective cast shower covers. See if your doc carries one in the office or I am sure you can buy one off the internet.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2012

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A shower guard.: The most reliable way is to purchase a shower guard at your local medical supply shop.

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/13/2013

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Dr thought I had a fractured ankle so i got a cast next day they call and sayI have osteochondroma Can i take the cast off theyreclosed soicantaskthem?

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I twisted my ankle one week ago and my joint is not good but after a week since they put my cast I can move my feetandall.What happen if I take it off?

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I was put in an air cast today due to a severe ankle sprain. Am I supposed to take it off when I go to bed or leave it on until I follow up with ortho?

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A member asked:

I go a fractured ankle i took the cast off today after 28 days should I walk ? My doctor told my when the days pass just take it of and walk

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A member asked:

Severe ankle sprain in soft cast during the day or bandage for home, i take it off to sleep. How long before i can let the crutches go and walk on it?

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