ankle sprain

by Sandy
(Missouri)

How long after a ankle sprain should you still have pain and swelling? I sprained my right foot in april and was in a walking boot and told to use crutches for 6 entire weeks,which I did. follow up exrays showed I have bone spurs in the area that I hurt. I still get pain and swelling in the area and would like to know how long do I give it before I go back to the doctor..... should the bone spurs be removed?

Hi Sandy,
Even though there may be some residual discomfort I would think enough time has passed. Whether or not the bone spurs should be removed is a conversation you need to have with your doctor. If he or she feels it is the reason you are still having pain then removing them would be an option that you should seriously consider.
Marc Mitnick DPM