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Fell & sprained ankle from 4ft drop. (no fx.) 6 wks later, still swollen & achy. yesterday pain was severe to touch & movement. today achy again. n?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Consider MRI: If you are still having trouble 6 weeks after what you believed was a imple ankle sprain, it suggests there may be more going on. Consider further work up such as a MRI

Answered 10/1/2014

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A member asked:

Fell & sprained ankle from 4ft drop. (no fx.) 6 wks later, still swollen & achy. yesterday pain was severe to touch & movement. today achy again. n?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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