Is topical comfrey effective for treating sprained ankles?
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Report By: Ben Loryman - Consultant in Emergency Medicine
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Search checked by Ben Loryman - Consultant in Emergency Medicine
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Institution: Sheffileld Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Date Submitted: 26th September 2023
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Last Modified: 26th September 2023
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Status:
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Three Part Question
In [patients with acute sprained ankles] are [topical comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) preparations] effective for [reducing pain, reducing synthetic analgesic use (hence overall carbon footprint of treatment) or reducing time to return to function]?
