A 16-year-old male asked:
i have sprained my ankle and the doctor gave me a aircast ankle brace with 2 crutches would it be a good idea to walk on it or a bad idea i injured my ankle 2 days ago?
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Dr. Elvira Callahan answered
28 years experience Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Bad idea. : The doctor gave u crutches because she does not want you to walk.
Answered on Apr 28, 2016
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