Does fiber glass cast is necessary for ankle sprain or not. I had taking bed rest from last 12 days without putting weight on ankle .first ten day I had plaster of Paris on ankle. Now Dr. has changed into fiberglass cast .it's very annoying?

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Dr. Faiyaz Khan PtPhysiotherapist4yrs exp

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Ankle sprain less than Grade 3 tear doesn't at any case needs POP cast unless we see joint dislocation. Adopting Physical Therapy and intensive exercises leads to early healing which includes early mobilisation and weight bearing as per tolerance (early weight bearing as per tolerance promotes healing). Contact me for proper evaluation and remedies. Good luck!

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Dr. N C GuptaOrthopedist53yrs exp

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Patient should be comfortable after a cast it applied. It is immaterial whether it is pop or fibre glass. If patient is not comfortable, then the cast must be changed.

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Dr. Vijesh AddegodPhysiotherapist6yrs exp

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If you have ankle sprain then you need bed rest for 15 days after that you can take partial weight on your affected side.

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