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If you wear an ankle brace long enough will it heal itself?
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Need more info: I'm not sure why you are wearing an ankle brace. You will need to be more specific to get a substantial answer.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Depends on injury: If you are speaking of an ankle sprain, then wearing a brace for awhile should help allow the injury to heal. If it is a fracture, you may need a fracture boot or cast and may need to stay off the ankle for a few weeks until it heals.
Answered 6/10/2017
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