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For my severe inversion ankle injury i have doc told me its up to me if i want to work or not while waiting on precert for mri... opinions?

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Ankle: If you have severe pain and have to stand most of the day or all day i would suggest no work. If pain is lower 5/10 or less and you sit then working is ok. Issue a compression bandage is on your ankle if not you need one.

Answered 5/2/2013

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Immobilization foot : Immobilization of your foot and ankle with cast or cam walker.

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