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A member asked:
Is cast or boot better for ankle fracture?
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Depends: It really depends on the type of ankle fracture you have but in general a cast is better for most fractures to best immobilize the bones so the fracture heals in place properly especially if you had surgical correction with orif.
Answered 5/5/2019
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Ankle fracture: If is a small stable fracture you might be able to be on a pneumatic boot. If you had surgery to fixed the fracture you will probably need to be on a cast for few weeks and the progress to a boot.
Answered 12/21/2018
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Depends: On if displaced a lot or little. Sometims surgery is needed so hey many opinions.
Answered 12/21/2018
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