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I got a small fracture and needed a cast for four weeks .it feels like the fracture has healed 100% and there hasn't been any pain or swelling. can i take off my ankle cast early?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
It probably feels : Better because you have been treating it as recommended. So why mess... With success?
Answered 12/29/2022
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Cast: Never remove a cast early without first discussing it with you doctor. They placed it on you for a reason and though it feels great it still may not be healed.
Answered 11/27/2017
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You shouldn't: "can i take my ankle cast off early? It was a small fracture and i need the cast for 4 weeks, it feels 100% and there hasn't been any pain or swelling." let's keep it that way!
Answered 11/10/2015
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