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I sprained my ankle 3 months ago. i had fusiotherapy setions.why is my ankle still swollen?

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Need MRI: Sounds like you have a more severe ankle sprain than they thought. U need advanced imaging and eval ligaments, syndesmosis and peroneal tendons.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2013

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Ligament: Did you have an mri? It very likely could be a torn ligament. Have it checked because after 3 months it should have healed.

Answered 4/18/2013

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