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A member asked:
Why is my ankle hurting so much after cast removal?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Weakness of muscles: After being in a cast your muscles develop some atrophy from being immobilized. You should do strengthing exercises for your leg and ankle.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Talk to your doctor: You should not have significant pain after the cast is removed.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Stiffness,: Lack of range of. Option, possible nerve compression can all be reasons. Once, you start to place the foot through range of motion, restrengthen the foot, this pain should start to reduce.
Answered 7/29/2012
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