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A member asked:
33 weeks pregnant with broken fibula, i keep swelling in my cast and it gets too tight. shouldn't i be in a boot instead? 4 weeks post break
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Talk to MD: You need to tell the Orthopedist (MD) that you are pregnant and find out whether or not the cast needs an adjustment. Pregnancy has a tendency to accumulate extra dependent fluids in the lower legs when standing.
Answered 8/8/2015
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