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Hi- i have a grade 3 ankle sprain s/p 56 hours. x-rays negative for fracture. i am wearing a cast boot and walking fwb. should i do nwb?
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Not necessarily: In general, you would want to stay off it to try to limit the swelling. Once you get beyond that, there is usually no contraindications to weight bearing as tolerated in a cast. The ligaments involved are not so much involved in weight bearing as they are in stabilizing the ankle and so would be protected in a cast. Discuss your specific case with your doctor.
Answered 1/5/2019
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