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What happens when you leave a broken ankle untreated? will it heal by itself?
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Painful ankle: The outcome of a broken ankle depends on the severity of the fracture and displacement of the ankle joint. A simple nondisplaced fracture may heal without any treatment but many other fractures required immobilization or surgery to prevent further pain, deformity, and arthritis.
Answered 3/28/2017
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See a Doc: I would not leave a broken ankle untreated. There are many types of broken ankles, some of which will heal well with minimal treatment and others that will not heal and will need surgery to fix. Other types need to be casted. The problem with not seeking medical advice is if it does not heal properly you will have a problem with that ankle for the rest of your life. Seek medical attention please.
Answered 7/13/2017
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The bones will heal: The bones should stabilize however probably not in the correct position. This can lead to limited range of motion, chronic pain and arthritis.
Answered 5/10/2017
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