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Had a recent ankle fracture and there is swelling post cast removal. should i be worried?
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Goes down with time: Ankle fracytures that are treated non operatively in a cast may have swelling following cast removal with activity for some time. It takes on average a total of 9 months for swelling and pain to either go away or if some swelling remains after 9 months it may persist. Therapy and activity will help reduce swelling with time. Check with your physician.
Answered 5/24/2021
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