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I twisted my ankle a 2 day back got ligament tear and doctor suggested a fibre cast for 3weeks but now I notice that the cast has loosened from yesterday quite a bit..is it normal to have a loosened cast and will it help the purpose
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If you cannot move your ankle , it may still work. But if there is too much movements at ankle, the it is time to change cast.
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Keep cast on till 4 weeks
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