A 17-year-old female asked:
I sprained my ankle back in may it is not fully healed it pops and it really hurts then it bruises up i'm gonna see a sports doc in nov whatwill theyd?
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Dr. Christopher Hendrixanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
ankke sprain: Xrays will help determine any fractures. Some bracing, physical therapy, ice, and antiinflammatory med will really help at this point.
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Dr. David Trettinanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience
Examine ankle: An ors will take a history, examine your ankle for instability and other injuries; see if you are " loose jointed" and prescribe a treatment program(? Therapy, bracing, etc).
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Last updated Jan 21, 2017
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