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My 8year old son twisted his ankle 4 weeks ago.he wore a cast for 3 weeks and now is trying to walk gradually.how soon can he return to basketball?
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Twisted ankle: I would wait 10-14 days before resuming basketball. In the meantime he should strengthen his leg muscles.
Answered 9/25/2013
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