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ankle sprain after surgery

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i had a brostroms done on my left ankle march 18 2014. I sprained the same ankle 2 weeks ago. it was a moderate sprain but I heard a pop. I’ve been icing it and wearing a brace but its quite sore. any suggestions?
thanks,justin


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    Vivian Abrams DPM

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    A bone stimulator would be a thought here. Because they are so costly, many insurance companies make us wait until a long period of time with no demonstrated healing has occurred before they OK it.As far as a greater chance of refracturing- I am sorry I have no statistics on this and I am not aware that there are any on this. Returning to competition depends on when the fracture has a stable union. That is almost certainly more than the expected 6 weeks eveyone thinks of when they have a broken bone. You might discuss a possible bone stimulator with your doctor. Be prepared to fight with your insurance company

    Vivian Abrams DPM

    9 10

    Yes, I have seen this. While every doctor has a different way of looking at this, depending on how your fracture looked, I probably would go the conservative route first also. This does not mean you might not still need surgery.

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      Thanks for the quick repsonse I appreciate it. My fracture was not displaced at all and I really have had no pain at all. Is there anything at all that I can do to help the healing process? Etc. Vitmains, minerals.. I have also heard that if you do not have surgery it has a high chance of breaking again is this true? And one last question with no surgery what is the total healing time for this break to return to competitive sports? Thanks again for your help. David

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        Thanks again for your help. I will keep the bone stimulator in mind when I go back to the Dr at 10 weeks. If at this point there is not a union I would assume that I will be in surgery. Will taking extra calcium and a one a day be helpful with the healing process? Thanks again.

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