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Hello! i have fractured my ankle a week ago and the doctor put me in a leg cast, said to me not to put any weight on it,yesterday i accidentally lost balance during small movement and i put slight weight on my ankle and it hurted bit ,will it affect?
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Call ur ortho dr: For reassurance . Sometimes they may suggest a xray ankle to ascertain good alignment.
Answered 1/28/2020
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