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A member asked:
How long to wear a boot for a sprained ankle?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Well: If just sprained probably do not need support and if you do just for a couple of days
Answered 6/5/2017
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At least 3 weeks..: Hello, Tendon and ligament healing take about 4 weeks based on many studies, passive range of motion is allowed during week 3 and active range of motion is allow come week 4. With an ankle sprain depending on what ligaments and how bad they were involved i would say at least 3 weeks of offloading/protected weight-bearing would be appropriate. Feel Better!
Answered 6/30/2019
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