When you fracture an ankle what size cast?

Question

when you fracture an ankle right where the leg meets the ankle, does the dr usually put on a cast up to the knee or mid calf? I have a mid calf and it doesn't seem to keep the ackle still enough.

Answer 1

Your ankle might have been swollen when your doctor put the cast on.  Usuallyafter a couple days to a week, they call you back in and put on a new and tighter cast (because the swelling went down)    So, maybe call your doctor and ask him if you can get a new and tighter cast (or a longer cast)

Answer 2

Possibly your ankle was swollen when the cast was applied.  Best to check with your Dr. and be on the safe side.