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A member asked:
If a ruptured ligament and a torn ligament in the ankle are never immobilized during treatment can they heal properly?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: If u sprained your ankle ligament(s)it depends on the severity of the sprain. Generally an acute more severe ankle sprain can be tx. In a cam walker for 7-10 days followed by a period of mobilization/bracing and therapy. Severe( grade3.)ankle sprains may take 4-6 wks. To heal. See your ors.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Possible but ...: It's possible but the extent of the injury would determine how well or not things will heal without immobilization. Was there an MRI to confirm the rupture?
Answered 10/23/2017
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