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A member asked:

Really swollen on the ankle bone. i can walk on it, but it's sore. is my ankle ligament torn, or is it just a minor sprain, how can i tell?

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See a Podiatrist: You need an exam and evaluation. It sounds like you have had some type of trauma.

Dr Inwood agreed

Answered 3/27/2018

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pain: There is only one way to know and that is with an exam and x rays. See your podiatrist

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