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A member asked:
Pain at r ligament of l ankle 11 weeks after sprain. 1 doc said ligament injury, wear brace n rest to heal. 1 doc said ankle exercise. who's right?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends : On how severe the sprain was. Is there instability after injury. Any ligament tears. If bad sprain with ligament damage it can take 4 mos. If pain but no swelling than can start physical therapy. If pain is too severe you may need MRI to rule out bone bruise or fracture.
Answered 9/18/2016
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Both: Depending on the severity, immobility is the first step. Gentle range of motion should be started early and then progress as tolerated to include strengthening. I would put more weight on a specialist if you went to see one. You should call them and ask this question.
Answered 4/19/2014
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Sprain: As stated , it depends on the severity . Actually both opinions you have are correct. Start with conservative care , then progress to rehab like work. At 11 weeks it is probably time for some imaging studies to see what is going on with the damage.
Answered 12/24/2013
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