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Can a chronic ankle sprain just be stretched ligaments? also if you did pt at home, and it didn't help, will you need surgery? what surgery is needed?
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Yes: Possibly, one to repair the damage that occured. I.E repairing or creating a new or stronger ligament.
Answered 2/26/2013
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Occasionally : By definition, a sprained ankle is stretched out ligaments. There is a chance that the ligaments are so stretched out that surgery can become necessary. The majority of severe sprains (85%) don't require surgery.
Answered 2/25/2014
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