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Ankle sprain in august.5 mths later,instability w/ 50 dorsiflexion and pain. will brace and pt help to avoid surgery? if surgery, how long off work?
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Ankle sprain severe: Bracing and exercises, such as given in PT (physical therapy) can definitely help in the usual course of healing after a sprain. However, you describe instability months after the injury, and that is not normal. Please see your doctor or an orthopedic specialist to make sure you don't have any fractures or ligament damage that needs other attention. Feel better soon!
Answered 1/21/2019
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