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I sprained my ankle 6 months ago why is it sore to press on the ligaments?
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Not just a sprain?: Ankle sprains often take a very long time to resolve and often an ankle "sprain" may actually be a more severe injury such as a ligament injury or a cartilage injury in the ankle joint. For persistent pain after an ankle sprain I would recommend being evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in foot and ankle injuries.
Answered 12/18/2014
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Chronic ankle sprain: http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/conditions/ailments-of-the-ankle/Pages/Ankle-Instability.aspx
Answered 10/8/2017
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NOT YET HEALED: Did you initially see a dr., or treat it yourself? If there is pain, something has not healed, either a ligament or even a broken bone. Unfortunately, a lot of "sprains" are undertreated, w/ people having lingering problems, sometimes a lifetime. It's also possible it's another joint; the subtalar joint. Only a doctor's exam would know for sure. Sincerely, Dr. Latva
Answered 5/12/2016
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