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Try to walk on sprained foot, is that okay?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Walk on sprain: I have seen patients that think they only have a sprain and they also have a fracture. I strongly advise an evaluation and x rays to be sure you do not have a fracture . Better safe than really sorry

Answered 6/8/2021

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