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How To Heal Broken Ankle While On Cast?
Hi sir, i am in a big jam..I recently broke my ankle and was discharged from the hospital..The orthopedist who put the cast on mt wanted me to return every 2 weeks for 4-6 weeks to see if it heals or need surgery, but i am very financially challenged right now...do you have any advice that can help me please ??
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
I can do your best help if you can post your X ray to us. For time being keep showing to your orthopaedic surgeon as he advice.If he has applied plaster than it can heal your fracture also. You can take opinion from another surgeon also.
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