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What Your Orthopedic Surgeon May Not Tell You Before Putting Metal in Your Body

What Your Orthopedic Surgeon May Not Tell You Before Putting Metal in Your Body

ankle-fractureRichard KatenhusenJun 02, 2026
Before agreeing to plates, screws, pins, and permanent metal hardware, ask one question: Can this fracture heal naturally in a properly applied cast? A patient education guide on when fracture surgery is truly necessary — and the questions every patient should ask first.
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Ossur Rebound Air Medical Cam Walking Boot | Short Low Top |
Kelly O'Neil
Fantastic boot! Super comfortable and love the air pump for additional ankle support

Fantastic boot! Super comfortable and love the air pump for additional ankle support. I actually put 20k steps on it the other day doing yard work and felt just fine. Highly recommended!

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Volar Dorsal Wrist Short Arm Splint Kit - Fiberglass Splint with Padding & Bandage
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6 Inch X 4 Yards Orthopedic Cast Padding |6 ROLLS|
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OrthoTape 4" Synthetic Cast Padding | Clinic Pack — 12 Rolls × 4 Yards | Short Arm, Ankle & Leg Casting
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OrthoTape Plaster Bandage | Plaster of Paris gauze wrap |3 INCH X 5 YRD|-12 ROLL
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Perfect Plaster for sensitive skin areas.

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