A member asked:
Should you get a cast if you have a worsening hairline fracture in your ankle?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Perhaps: Talk to your podiatrist or orthopedist if immobilization ( a cast, cam walker) and/or offloading (crutches) may be needed. Your doctor can talk about your treatment options.
Answered 11/14/2012
5.5k views
Not always: Often times a cam walking boot will do.
Answered 3/11/2013
5.3k views
If it is getting : Worse you need to examine why....If walking too much, a cast would help prevent this.....
Answered 3/12/2013
5.3k views
May benefit: A cast or a rigid walking boot may be used in such a situation.
Answered 3/12/2013
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Will a hairline fracture to the foot always need a cast?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a metatarsal hairline fracture, it's been 2.5 weeks. I am currently in a cast. My foot swells up when I walk, is that okay?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I sprained my ankle 4 days ago and it is still quite swollen and very bruised. Wondering if I should get it checked for a hairline fracture?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Hi if i fractured my fibula in my ankle would I get a moon boot or a cast where i cant walk for 6-8weeks?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I am 73 and tripped and had two hairline fractures in my right ankle. The cast was removed after six weeks but I still feel discomfort. How long more?
Hello I took my full leg cast of 5 days ago ( due to a hairline fracture in my tibia) I have been walking with a limp and saw my ankle got swollen ?
If I have a hairline fracture below my big toe will I need a cast that comes up to my ankle or a cast that comes up to my knee or will I need one at all?
What is the recovery time for hairline fracture of ankel ? How many days i need to retain the cast ?
Hairline fracture foot child no cast?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
