A 40 year old male presents with right ankle pain swelling after inverting his ankle whilst intoxicated last night. His Xray is below. What is the most appropriate management?

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A 40 year old male presents with right ankle pain swelling after inverting his ankle whilst intoxicated last night. His Xray is below. What is the most appropriate management?  
     
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Accepted Answer

CAM boot and weight bear as tolerated with crutches

Answer

Short leg Plaster of Paris (PoP) backslab and non-weight bearing for 6 weeks

Answer

Refer to orthopaedics for operative management

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Tubigrip (or tubularform), crutches and non-weight bearing

Answer

Sedation and reduction in the ED

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