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17 years old.very athletic.i fell off a roof and one ankle took the impact, and i never rehabbed it right.arch dropped now, been 2 years.will it heal?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

See orthopedist: Most likely have structural damage from trauma, could be bone or ligamentous. You need orthopedic evaluation with physical examination and imaging. Surgery and physical rehabilitation may be necessary.

Answered 5/11/2013

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You need to have : The damage assessed and then a possible plan can be put into place. Falling off the roof was the first problem, but not getting help immediately may of made the initial injury worse.

Answered 5/12/2013

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Needs evaluation: A unilateral flatfoot often is due to a tear or stretching out of one of the tendons (posterior tibial tendon) that holds up your arch. You may also have ruptured the deep plantar ligaments that support the arch as well. Reconstitution of your arch is unlikely without a surgical correction. Arch supports can help with pain associated with the fallen arch. You need to see doc get xray/mri.

Answered 5/12/2013

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