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A member asked:
Is it normal to get a full leg cast for a suspected mid shaft tibia stress fracture. not confirmed on xray. no mri. history of stress fractures
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Stress fracture: No. A Long leg cast is not the standard treatment for a stress fracture. It is standard of care to confirm diagnosis with xray and/or MRI
Answered 5/27/2019
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