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Broken tibia+fibula, operation+screws. can only get an appointmen for cast removal 3days before or 4days after the 6weeks prescribed. which is better?
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3 days before: Should be fine. Not necessarily that the cast may be removed, but this way you will make sure fractures are healing well and another appointment can be set up just for cast removal. Usually there is imaging involved around this time to check for proper healing.
Answered 10/9/2018
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