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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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Physical therapy.: Guarded weight bearing in a walking boot and physical therapy is the typical treatment. Recovery varies, 4-16 weeks.
Answered 12/9/2015
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