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Pulled muscles in ankle for 4 months... used rice and meds. what will an ortho recommend to help heal? boot/cast? i need to keep it from reinjuring.
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Seek evaluaation: If you have had an issue for 4 months it is very unlikely that it will "fix itself". Generally Rest Ice Compression Elevation helps initially, but that is in the short term. At this point you need a professional opinion.
Answered 7/31/2014
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