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A 23-year-old male asked:

I ended up having a grade 3 high ankle sprain, and is unstable. what is the usual treatment? and how long is the recovery usually?

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Dr. Marc Foucheranswered

Podiatry 31 years experience

Physical therapy.: Guarded weight bearing in a walking boot and physical therapy is the typical treatment. Recovery varies, 4-16 weeks.

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