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I went to pt a year ago for scarring on left ankle confirmed by mri. all was well up until last month. now i have sudden sharp pain & lose my balance.
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Consult ortho: Scarring usually follows an ankle sprain . And some time it needs to be removed as it destabilize the ankle and make the ankle prone to more injuries .I suggest you consult your Orthpedic Doctor or Podistrist to get it evuated.Meanehile rest your ankle if possible by using crutches
Answered 11/30/2016
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