A member asked:

I thought i had strained my cfl on my right ankle so i home remedied it with an injection of dexamethasone 4mg. how bad could this be?

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Could be : Bad. Injecting a already injured ligament which may be partially ruptured with a steroid could cause a full rupture if injury is fairly new. Do you have any medical background?

Answered 11/25/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Injection: The location of this ligament could mean peroneal damage as well, and injection acutely into an injured ligament/ tendon could lead to further tearing or damage to integrity.

Answered 7/2/2013

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