A 31-year-old member asked:
i recently had surgery on my right foot and my cast is really painful. is there anything that would help?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Hettinger answered
Podiatry 36 years experience
Have it replaced: If your surgeon feels the need to keep you in a cast, it has to be reasonably comfortable. A "really painful" cast needs to be removed and replaced.
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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered
Podiatry 35 years experience
Cast pain: Yes - get it off and a new one to replace it. See your surgeon asap.
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Dr. Payam Rafat commented
Podiatry 22 years experience
Elevate the foot to minimize the swelling and contact your surgeon and have it evaluated.
Dec 11, 2013
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