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6 year old twists ankle, will they need a walking boot?
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Have it checked: Have a foot/ankle specialist examine. Hard to say what treatment will be rendered without an exam. If it needs to be immobilized, a walking boot may be an option for the doctor. Really, can't make that call without determining the extent of the injury.
Answered 4/30/2014
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Maybe: The child needs to be evaluated by the pediatrician, podiatrist or orthopedist to see how badly the ankle is injured. Likely x-rays will need to be taken. Then, depending on the findings, the doctor may or may not recommend a walking boot. They do make little walking boots for kids. Sometimes we even put children into a cast.
Answered 9/13/2013
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