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My foot cast was removed 6 weeks after surgery but now my foot is really swollen. what should i do?
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See your surgeon: You need to talk to your surgeon. But try elevation and a compression wrap.
Answered 3/25/2013
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Swollen: See the physician that applied the cast. Rebound edema is normal but needs to be controlled , usually with some form of compression.
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