A member asked:

Can i short leg cast help with lupus arthritis?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Not really.: First, lupus does not cause disabling arthritis. Two problems may co-exist, and sle patients can have arthralgias and occasional arthritis. But not to the extent needing a leg-cast. I've never given one, or no of another rheumatologist doing this!

Answered 11/13/2012

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