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Fluid in my ankle

2018-03-22 19:39:33
My left ankle is swollen where I had torn ligaments years ago. I think I may have fluid in it. If I go to the ER will they drain it?
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Visit an orthopaedic surgeon for intralesional PRP or depopred injections and aspiration .

Answered2018-03-23 02:14:55

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