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Can having a sprained ankle when you're young affect you in the future?
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It can: If the injury was not or under treated it can lead to instability later in life.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It can: Depends on damage done. If not severe dont worry. If a grade 3 type you can expect frequent sprains, possible arthritis, osteochondral defect with cartilage damage. So yes it is possible but again depends on how it was treated.
Answered 9/14/2014
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