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I'm on crutches from surgery from an olt on my right talus, but i sprained my left ankle mildly when hopping. what should i do to make sure i recover?

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Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

Rest: Try a Brace on Left ankle, and take some NSAIDS( Motrin or Naprosyn), gentle massage to ankle, avoid ecxess pressure for 5-6 days on Left ankle, elevate when sitting down.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I'm on crutches from surgery from an olt on my right talus, but i sprained my left ankle mildly when hopping. what should i do to make sure i recover?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

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