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Sports and joint injuries
A practice question in the style of the AMC Part 1 MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A 24-year-old man has a lateral ankle sprain with no fracture. How should it be managed after the first few days?
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The answer is E: Early weight bearing with graduated exercise and balance work.
Early mobilisation and balance training speed recovery and reduce recurrence.
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