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13 yr old girl tore three of the four ligaments in her ankle. surgically repair but ankle gives way constantly. apparently she's got loose ligaments?
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Some compression PT: How long since surgery? Try compression ankle sleeve, 1/2 inch felt heel lift, and Physical Therapy follow up with Surgeon
Answered 5/21/2015
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