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A member asked:
I have an ankle injury and can't seem to bare much weight on my foot, but know my foot is not broken and don't want abcast. how can i ask for a boot?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Be seen: Be seen and examined and have an X-ray for a more specific diagnosis than an "ankle injury". Some injuries require no immobilization, others boots or casts, the restrictions on whether or not to bear weight are important as well. An accurate diagnosis will tl how it should be treated.
Answered 1/5/2016
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