Surgery is no more effective than six weeks in a cast for unstable ankle fractures, clinical trial finds

Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries ...
Reuters

Ankle sprains cause lasting problems for some

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While many people who sprain an ankle get back on their feet quickly, some continue to have pain and other problems for months to years, a new study shows. Ankle sprains ...
Sioux City Journal

Ankle sprains can lead to chronic pain and long-term problems

A chronic ankle sprain, Tallerico said, can actually be worse than breaking your ankle, because the injury may lead to the development of tendonitis and additional boney injuries. "Unfortunately 30 ...
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Six week casting proves as effective as surgery for unstable ankle fractures

Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries fewer treatment related harms, finds a clinical trial from Finland published ...