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Had surgery on 5-19 replaced achilles with tendon from the big toe. in a plaster cast fell down the stairs do i need to call my orthopedic surgeon?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Fall: Yes you NEED to contact your Orthopedic surgeon as soon as you can!

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Had surgery on 5-19 replaced achilles with tendon from the big toe. in a plaster cast fell down the stairs do i need to call my orthopedic surgeon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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