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Ok, my girl has broken her ankle, it's in a cast, but when she tries to move her whole leg twitches occasionally what's that mean? it's getting worse.
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Inform : Her doctor - you want to make sure there is no pressure on any of her nerves.
Answered 9/16/2012
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See below: The cast may be pressing on the nerve, l as long as there is not pain i would not be concerned.
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