I severly sprained my ankle yesterday?

Question:

i sprained my ankle yesterday severly couldn't walk, my sister is a nurse at the orthopedic's office and she got some fiber glass cast supplies and put my leg in a cast from toes to knee to immobolize it.. she said the cast will need to stay on there for 3 weeks does this sound right. on crutches also, non weight bearing. i like the cast

Answers:
I'd agree with getting an x-ray. I also work in an orthopedic office and do physical therapy and think it would but good to check with a doctor anyway. If it is a sprain you might not want it in a cast, early motion can be benifical and an important part of rehab. I usually sprain my ankle at least once a year playing basketball and as long as I follow R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) it is usually pretty good in a couple of weeks.

sounds about right, and ur lucky u have ur sister she just saved u a trip to the doctor... ankles take a while to heal... i'd do what ur sister said since she does work in an ortho office. but i'd be sure to have ur ankle xrayed as well...

I severly sprained my ankle yesterday?

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