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Could the loose body cause a ankle sprain to heal slowly. also it feel like my ankle is on fire do that mean anything. thanks?
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Yes: Most simple ankle sprains heal in 4-6 weeks. When it takes longer we look for other causes like loose bodies, bone bruises, synovial impingement, unstable tendons, stress fractures, or gross joint instability.
Answered 6/13/2015
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