a. Explain why a cast placed around a fracturedleg in which extensive tissue damage hasoccurred might be too tight after 24 hours.b. Explain why such a cast might become loose in3 weeks

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a. Explain why a cast placed around a fractured
leg in which extensive tissue damage has
occurred might be too tight after 24 hours.
b. Explain why such a cast might become loose in
3 weeks

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