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If i sprain my ankle, does this mean its more likely to break down the road?
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No: With appropriate healing time and rehab, it will be as strong as it was prior to the sprain.
Answered 10/18/2011
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Relationship: There is no long term between ankle sprains and an increased rate of ankle fractures in the future.
Answered 10/4/2016
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