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A member asked:

Just had cast removed friday for severe ankle sprain. now another for 2 weeks then boot for 4 weeks. is this normal?

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Would depend : On the extent of the injury.

Answered 7/25/2017

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Its okay: Severe ankle sprains take a while to heal. By placing in a Cam walker (walking boot) the doctor is retaining and restrengthen your muscle which have not been used for 6 weeks. You should be getting back to "normal" activities soon. You may need some physical therapy and at times you may have pain while your body fully recovers.

Dr Ott agreed

Answered 2/17/2016

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