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Can athletes ankle be healed with a boot/cast? it's been 4 months since it started. i honestly feel like if i were to immobilize it, it would heal.

Q: can athletes ankle be healed with a boot/cast? it's been 4 months since it started. i honestly feel like if i were to immobilize it, it would heal.

: THE IMMOBILIZATION IS WAY TOO LONG FOR ANY CONDITION. CONSULT AN ANKLE SPECIALIST AND GET AN MRI OF THE ANKLE

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Dr. Steven Bernstein answered

THE IMMOBILIZATION IS WAY TOO LONG FOR ANY CONDITION. CONSULT AN ANKLE SPECIALIST AND GET AN MRI OF THE ANKLE

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/10/2021

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A member asked:

Can athletes ankle be healed with a boot/cast? it's been 4 months since it started. i honestly feel like if i were to immobilize it, it would heal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Bernstein answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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