This article is taken from the monthly Sciences et Avenir n°941-942, dated July-August 2025.
Sprained ankle this summer? Quickly consult a doctor or physiotherapist within 24 hours, recommends the French National Health Authority. Ankle sprains are too often trivialized.
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However, sprains can cause lasting problems if they are not treated properly: instability in 40% of cases, a source of recurrence and even osteoarthritis. Hence the importance of a rapid examination to plan, or not, rehabilitation. All that remains is to find an appointment...
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