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A member asked:

Fell three days ago closed bimalleolar fx nondisplaced casted ankle bettet. i take one vicoden q 4-6 hrs and wonder if i can also take aleve (naproxen)?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Best not to as they-: -interfere with the inflammatory reaction needed to heal fractures.,especially when there is no internal fixation. Ask your surgeon when he feels you may use them.

Dr Cox agreed

Answered 1/19/2016

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