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A member asked:
Is it necessary to seek medical attention if i have a sprained ankle or a stable ankle fracture?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Ankle: yes, because you may have more long term issues if things do not get fixed properly on time.
Answered 6/30/2015
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Ankle fracture.: I think I just answered a similar question from you. If you have a stable ankle fracture you should be in a walking boot for 3-5 weeks. It is not a good idea to walk on any fracture (okay, maybe a toe fracture) stable or not. A stable fracture can still progress to unstable if walked on too much. A sprained ankle you can manage on your own. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation as needed.
Answered 7/6/2015
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Consequences ?: About the only thing necessary is for you to decide if you want to risk not seeking medical attention. Failure not to could and many times does have consequences that patients never counted on. Probably best to use good judgment and seek the medical attention.
Answered 7/1/2015
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