Question 10 · LEK · Ankle sprain
At doctor’s office a young male presents with the symptoms of sprained ankle with large hematoma, marked edema and acute pain, suggesting an injury of the joint capsule. The gypsum cast should be applied for:
- A. 7 days.
- B. 14 days.
- C. 21 days.
- D. 30 days.
- E. 45 days.
Hint
A joint capsule and ligament injury with a large haematoma needs immobilisation long enough for soft-tissue healing, measured in weeks.
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