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I landed awkward while playing basketball and now the area around my ankle hurts. it is hard to walk and stretching my toes hurts aswell. ?

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Dr. Jude-farley Pierre answered

Sprain: Sounds like an ankle sprain. You need to rest, ice and elevate as much as possible. If you have crutches, use them to avoid bearing weight on that ankle.

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Answered 2/27/2015

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A member asked:

I landed awkward while playing basketball and now the area around my ankle hurts. it is hard to walk and stretching my toes hurts aswell. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jude-farley Pierre answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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