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A member asked:

Is there any brace/support for flat foot, metatarsalgia and chronically painful ankle? (on the same leg)

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Brace: Yes - depending on the problem there are many braces /orthotics etc that can help . See your podiatrist for assistance

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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I have flat foot and an ankle that hurts all the time due to an injury a long time ago but never heals properly. Should I use a brace? and what type?

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I sprained my ankle 8 days ago, swelling reduced and x Ray is clear. I am still not able to put weight on my foot. Any advice? Should I see GP again? What is the expected recovery time? I am currently wearing an ankle brace for support.

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Went to doc and have had problem with ankle for 5 months! He said it's a chronic ankle sprain and said to do PT. Why wouldn't he give a boot or brace?

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I sprained my ankle over two and a half weeks ago. I'm still having pain and too painful to wear a brace. So what else should I try?

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