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Should foot still be swollen after 6 weeks in cast?
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It can be: Often swelling can last many months after a bad injury: especially after cast is removed and one becomes more active. As long as everything else is progressing, it should be ok but ask your doctor just in case, .
Answered 5/15/2017
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