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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Ankle Sprain Symptoms

Casting seems best for severe ankle sprains

February 16, 2009
People with severe ankle sprains recover faster with a short period of immobilization in a below-the-knee cast or an Aircast brace than with the use of either a tubular compression bandage or a Bledsoe boot, according to a U.K. study. Read more »

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Health Guide

Ankle pain
...These include air-casts, ACE bandages, or lace-up ankle supports. References Chorley JN. Ankle sprain discharge instructions from the emergency department. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2005;... Read more »
Ankle pain
...ankle -- these include the foot, lower leg, knee, and even hip. Common Causes In addition to ankle sprains and other injuries, ankle pain can be caused by arthritis, gout, pseudogout,... Read more »
Complications
...Evidence suggests that early movement is helpful, although taping or bracing in people with a recurrent ankle sprain is known to be protective. It may not be helpful in those without a previous... Read more »
Foot Pain: Risk Factors
Nearly everyone who wears shoes has foot problems at some point in their lives. Some people are at particular risk for certain types of pain.AgeThe Elderly. Elderly people are at very... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms
The hallmark symptom of rheumatoid arthritis is morning stiffness that lasts for at least an hour. (Stiffness from osteoarthritis, for instance, usually clears up within half an hour.) Even... Read more »

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