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I sprained my ankle about a month ago, i didn't let it heal properly as i play rugby and run most days. what could have happened?

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You could of : Stretched the ligaments and thereby obtained less stability of the ankle...

Answered 6/29/2013

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Depends: On the grade of sprain MRI would determine if it was a grade 3 which is complete rupture of at least one ankle ligaments. Get it checked by foot and ankle specialist.

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