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I got my ankle sprained about 3 months ago. i had therapy but it still hurts, i can't do some movements or wear certain high heels. what should i do?

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Get an mri: I would expect the sprain to have healed more fully at this point. An MRI should be performed to evaluate for any ligament and cartilage damage.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Icing.: Keep icing the ankle. Keep up with your physical therapy strengthening exercises. They can take 3-6 months.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/22/2019

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