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A member asked:
Should i use chuchers if i sprained my ankle. it has swelling and bruising and can't handle much weight?
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Yes: you better use crutches to lift the weight off your sprained ankle, and you should see your doctor, good luck
Answered 3/13/2018
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You should be sure-: -you are under the care of an orthopedic surgeon. Sprained ankles come in many variables. Could have grade 1-2 or 3.1 is minor,2 is more serious & 3 is a complete tear of ligaments. Also subtle fractions may be present as well as mortise ligaments which are very important.
Answered 3/23/2018
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