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The aims of this randomised controlled trial are to estimate (1) the clinical effectiveness of three methods of providing mechanical support to the ankle (below knee cast, Aircast<jats:sup>\u00ae<\/jats:sup> brace and Bledsoe<jats:sup>\u00ae<\/jats:sup> boot) in comparison to Tubigrip<jats:sup>\u00ae<\/jats:sup>, and (2) to compare the cost of each strategy, including subsequent health care costs.<\/jats:p>\n                     <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                        <jats:title>Methods\/design<\/jats:title>\n                        <jats:p>Six hundred and fifty people with a diagnosis of severe sprain are being identified through emergency departments. The study has been designed to complement routine practice in the emergency setting. Outcomes are recovery of mobility (primary outcome) and usual activity, residual symptoms and need for further medical, rehabilitation or surgical treatment. 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