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Left ankle feels like it constantly needs to pop. pain with weight bearing on my left ankle. several ankle sprains in the past. what could be wrong?
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Small bone chip: You may have a type of fracture associated with ankle sprains. See a podiatrist or orthopedist foe an examination and treatment.
Answered 7/29/2015
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Laxity or defect: A joint feeling like it needs to pop is a nonspecific symptom but after several sprains & continued pain, your ligaments may remain lax (stretched out) and allow for instability of your ankle. Also, we sometimes find cartilage defects after ankle sprains. X-rays, brace and rehab would be first on my list. If I can help, then join my care team & virtual practic at www.healthtap.com/dr-clarkeholmes
Answered 9/10/2016
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