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What are the best ways to lose weight with a fractured leg?

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Dr. Daniel Solomon answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Diet, pool exercise: Swimming is great to rehab after cast is off or incision have healed. Always as your activity decreases, adjust your diet accordingly.

Answered 8/24/2013

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