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It's been 4months now since my calcaneus injury.but what am more worried about is my ankle still swells if i walk for too long. please is this normal?
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?ligament damage: You may have injured an ankle ligament. I recommend an examination by an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and advice in order to avoid permanent damage.
Answered 2/11/2014
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