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Is it recommended that my daughter sleep in her air cast for a fractured ankle?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Contact your MD: Follow the directions given to you by our orthopaedic surgeon. In some cases this may be needed and in others may not.
Answered 3/2/2014
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Check with doctor : If this is being used as the initial immobilization in lieu of a cast the answer is likely yes. But check with the treating physician for proper direction.
Answered 2/23/2013
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Consult your doctor: You may be not need to. If you are not putting and pressure on it you may not need it on. On the other hand, if the motion is causing you pain and the air cast is limiting the motion, you may want to keep it on.
Answered 3/30/2014
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