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What will happen if an orthopedic cast has some cracks?
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Nothing if minor: If you have a signficant fracture especially with displament the cast will keep the fracture in the appropriate position to allow healing if you just have a couple of minor cast cracks probably nothing will really happen.
Answered 10/10/2012
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Cast: Get it checked by orthopedist. May need to be reinforced or replaced.
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