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Torn CFL/ATFL

Hi Dr.A, I posted to you a while back about my Grade 3 ankle sprain, you suggested requesting an MRI which I have had done. I am now in a pneumatic walking boot for at least 2 weeks.
My question is I am 8 weeks post-injury and still have considerable pain and swelling, my doctor who is a pod.
wants to give it some more time before discussing surgery, which I am okay with. My question to you is as a rule how long does it typically take for these to resolve? I know all injuries are different and some heal quicker than others, maybe you could just give a “ballpark estimate”?
Thank you so much for providing this service!Kristie


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    Vivian Abrams DPM

    9 10

    “As a rile” is not something I can be so specific about. There are some patients who get better with immobilization and physical therapy and others who end up having surgical repair. I think several more weeks of immobilization and then possibly a course of physical therapy and strengthening might be the conservative way to go.

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