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I have rolled/sprained my ankle again its like the 13 time in the past six months docs say the bones are fine. what could be wrong?

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Tendon injury: A sprain is an injury to the tendon of variable degree. If you have that much instability of the ankle then more than likely you have a significant ligament tear and an MRI would be indicated. See a foot and ankle specialist.

Answered 11/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have rolled/sprained my ankle again its like the 13 time in the past six months docs say the bones are fine. what could be wrong?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

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