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I rolled my ankle 1 year ago and still have problems with it scar tissue on the top of my ankle making it weak? what should i do

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Dr. Doyle Huey answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ankle: If you tore through ligaments that stabilize your ankle they may not heal properly on their own. Strengthening exercises may be needed after a full evaluation is done.

Answered 4/24/2014

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