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A member asked:
If i chip a bone in my ankle, do i need to do anything or will it heal back on its own?
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Refer to answer: Depend on the size off the chip and stability of ankle. I generally recomend a u shaped ankle brace in tennise shoe for 4 to 6 weeks.
Answered 10/4/2016
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