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A member asked:
I'm worried my cast on my foot is too loose. how loose should it be before i go in to get a new cast?
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If you have to ask: Then it is probably too loose. Let your doctor know.
Answered 2/5/2013
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See below: If it feels loose where it moves back and forth then you should see your doctor.
Answered 3/26/2013
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