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My 11yo had a mild spranine ankle. it no longer hurts her and she is walking fine. the follow up was sch for 11/6. do we need to keep this appt. ?

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Better to be seen!: If you were scheduled a followup, i would recommend keeping it. This way her ankle can be examined and checked, and she can be cleared to return to any sports, etc. Re-injury with a sprained ankle is common, so it better to err on the side of over-evaluation than under!

Answered 12/15/2012

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Likely not: If she is asymptomatic with no swelling, i think she"ll be okay and you do not have to go. Make sure to cancel the appt though.

Answered 7/24/2013

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