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Which is it called when a tendon pulls off an ankle bone and pulls a small piece of bone with it?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ankle: As said , this is called an avulsion fracture.

Dr Lin and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/27/2014

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