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Went to the doctor and he put a cast on my sprained ankle, is that common treatment?
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One way to treat it: It's fine... Some doctors use a splint, brace, taping, cam walkers, air splints or casts, etc. There are many different ways to provide stability during the healing process. It also depends on the severity of the sprain.
Answered 5/21/2013
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Viable option: Being placed in a cast is a good option used to insure immobilization.
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