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I'm due to have an ankle debridement and removal of bone fragments from a sprain. how likely i will be able to run again?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: The outcome varies somewhat, but in general it is a successful procedure in the properly selected patient, with about a 90 percent return to activity rate if you are a good surgical candidate.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2018

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