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My mother fractured her ankle.when she sleeps she gets tired sleeping facing up, can she turn on her side while her leg is immobilized?or is it risky?
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Not risky: No, that would not be risky. She could lay in her back, side, or stomach and as long as it is properly immobilized that would not cause a problem. Ideally having it higher than level of heart can help reduce swelling.
Answered 11/27/2017
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