It is not recommended to remove the cast and wash the foot when the foot is slightly fractured.
The main purpose of cast immobilization in minor foot fractures is to protect the bones of the foot and to prevent the fracture from being stressed, pulled and displaced, which may affect the healing of the fracture. Therefore, removing the cast and washing the foot before it has healed may affect the healing of the fracture to some extent.
After the fracture cast generally need to be maintained for 1~2 months, during this period it is recommended not to remove the cast privately, if you need to wash your feet, you can use water to wash the exposed part appropriately, and then carry out the overall cleaning after the fracture has healed and the cast has been removed.
Fractures take a long time to heal, and the braking of the affected limb during this period has a significant effect on the prognosis, especially for fractures near the joints, which must be treated in accordance with medical advice.