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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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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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