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Can cerebral palsy cause a swollen ankle?

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The cerebral : Palsy itself doesn't cause swollen ankles. It is possible a deformity as a result of the cerebral palsy does. Another words not everyone with cerebral palsy is going to have swollen feet or ankles.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2022

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