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cast off pain

my 10 yr old son had his cast removed 8 days ago, but is still complaining of pain, but the pain is not in the ankle but other parts of the foot. p.s. he plays football.  shouild I get another xray or give it a week or 2 more.
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Hello!

After removal of cast it is always good to go for another X-ray to know the status of the healing.
The stiffness what he is facing is normal  while in a cast and with some therapy he would be fine. Tell him to start slowly and with improvement of movements and decreasing pain he can go ahead.

Take care!
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