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Ankle pain everday after two ankle sprains. ankle is still swollen and crepitus with pai sometimes. this is 7 months later. do i need surgery?
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MRI : Persistent pain and swelling after a sprain suggests that there may damage the the supporting ligaments in the ankle. An MRI would be useful in determining if this is the case
Answered 6/7/2014
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Need rest &PT likely: If you had back to back 2 sprains - healing takes much longer! You probably didn't get rest and ankle never healed properly! It frustrating - but ice, rest, no weight bearing and PT may be all you need for longer time! Call your PCP!
Answered 10/4/2016
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OPTIONS: Have you had x-rays, maybe an MRI. Have you tried immobilization, PT, NSAID's. Exhaust non-surgical management first.
Answered 6/16/2016
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