Physical therapy:Done after the cast is taken off.

Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

• Use ice packs, elevating the injured limb and take painkillers such as ibuprofen.
• Keep the applied cast dry.

Foods to eat:

• Vitamin D rich foods such as salmon
• Calcium rich foods such as green leafy vegetables

Foods to avoid:

• NA

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Trauma surgeon

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