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My friend has multiple issues but has injured her ankle so much she hasn't been able to move it for over three months. it is in a deformed position. went to a and e they said it was a sprain. it hasn't healed and stays in the same place. some advice?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your: friend needs to see an ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST and some XRAYS are strongly indicated!! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 7/27/2018

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A member asked:

My friend has multiple issues but has injured her ankle so much she hasn't been able to move it for over three months. it is in a deformed position. went to a and e they said it was a sprain. it hasn't healed and stays in the same place. some advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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