Question - Fractures (pain after cast removal)

by Elizabeth
(Florida)

I fractured a bone in my foot but it was a small fracture. I had a cast on for 4 weeks, but when I had the cast removed it's been really hard to walk, and I still have pain all around my leg. Is that normal?

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Aug 26, 2008
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Pain after cast removal...
by: Bart - SII

It is common to have some pain after the cast removal as your body re-adjusts to bearing weight on the foot and leg again.

A good strengthening and range of motion program would be of benefit for you - supervised with a rehab clinician would be the best recovery. This will give you guidance on your progression and make sure you are strengthening and improving.

Bart