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When a cast on a broken foot is taken off what should you expect?
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See below: You may feel unstable, the foot my look smaller due to atrophy, mild pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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To see your foot: And hopefully feel better after all.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Weakness: You will find thinning of you leg and weakness of the muscles. You may need a period of rehabilitation / physical therapy to gain back your strength and flexibility.
Answered 9/28/2016
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