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7 weeks ago i fell and the bone on my left leg developed a crack just slighlt above the ankle. when i went to the hospital the doctor put a cast on my leg and i was to to have it for 6 weeks . last week i clocked 6 weeks and i went back to the hospital the cast was removed but since the my leg hasnt stoped swelling its getting biger and biger . waht could be the problem
Six weeks cast after minor or hairline crack is sufficient for healing the fracture.Swelling after removal of cast is generally unusual. as your limb`s swelling is increasing .you must get the X-ray repeated ,keep the limb elevated & do movements of toes regularly.If X-ray shows any thing ,consult the orthosurgeon again.
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Swelling After Removal Of Cast
Hello Welcome to health care magic forum Six weeks cast after minor or hairline crack is sufficient for healing the fracture.Swelling after removal of cast is generally unusual. as your limb`s swelling is increasing .you must get the X-ray repeated ,keep the limb elevated & do movements of toes regularly.If X-ray shows any thing ,consult the orthosurgeon again. Wish you good health Disclaimer