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Orthopaedic told me to wear an aircast for bad sprain ankle&soft tissue injury.said to take of when shower or rest.do i take it off when sleep?thanks!
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Usually not. But!!: You best advice is ask the orthopedist who is treating you and listen to what he has to say. The severity of the sprain, as well as the sleep activity of patients, must be considered. In most cases there is no need to have the aircast on when sleeping.
Answered 3/15/2022
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