People recover faster after surgery for ankle fracture if they are given a cast or splint that can be removed to let them exercise the ankle, than if their foot is placed in an immobilizing plaster ...

Casts are supportive devices used to help keep an injured bone in place while it heals. Splints, sometimes called half casts, are a less supportive, less restrictive version of a cast. Casts and ...

However, if the cast feels too loose, allows ankle movement, or causes pain from rubbing, it may not be adequately supporting the fracture and should be checked. If you notice cracks, excessive ...