Treatment Of Tightness In Ankle Joint
- Ankle Fracture
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
An athlete who has recovered from an ankle injury may find it helpful to use high-top shoes, an ankle brace or ankle taping to reduce the risk of further joint damage.
Treatment
If your ankle fracture involves only one malleolus, and the segments of broken bone lie very close together, your doctor usually can treat the injury by immobilizing your ankle and foot in a cast for six to eight weeks. After the cast is removed, your doctor will prescribe physical therapy to help restore the...
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Ankle Sprains
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: eOrthopod
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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