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Just 3 Weeks in a Cast Enough to Heal Your Ankle Fracture

Wearing a cast for three weeks may be as good as wearing it for the usual six weeks for healing ankle fractures, reveals a new study. This can save time, money and productivity for doctors and patients.

Just 3 Weeks in a Cast Enough to Heal Your Ankle Fracture

Just 3 Weeks in a Cast Enough to Heal Your Ankle Fracture

Wearing a cast for three weeks is as good as six for healing ankle fractures. For stable ankle fractures, shorter immobilization periods are not only convenient but also heal faster than conventional methods.

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