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My girlfriend injured her ankle 6 weeks ago and did rice & it went away. 3 weeks ago she was playing tennis and fell landing on the same ankle. should i take her to the er or should we wait?
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Repeat sprain common: Repeat ankle sprains are not uncommon after initial sprain, especially early in rehabilitation course. Evaluation warranted if symptoms not steadily resolving or with complaints of bone pain
Answered 10/19/2016
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