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I just got a steroid injection for a torn ligament. today i can't put all of my weight on my foot without getting sever pain in the front and my heel.
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Steroid injection: A steroid injection for a torn ligament is usually not the best treatment. Rest, ice,compression and elevation with immobilization is the standard treatment for a ligament tear.
Answered 6/14/2018
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