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I faked an ankle injury and now they put me in a plaster... will it do any harm? i don't take the prescribed pain killers.
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Cast: Plaster cast on a normal joint will cause muscle atrophy if worn for extended period of time
Answered 6/10/2017
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I'm missing somthing: Actually, the real harm, is in the wasted time and supplies and attention, that were given to you by not only medical providers, but also concerned family and friends. Go figure.
Answered 11/27/2017
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