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Fingers and hand swell 3 weeks after cast removal, is this normal?
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Yes: Yes, many people experience swelling after coming out of a cast. Sometimes this can last as long as 6 mos. In the leg the swelling might be permanent. Yikes!
Answered 3/2/2020
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