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What does a calcaneofibular partial tear means?
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Ankle sprain: The calcaneo-fibular ligament is one of the important stabilizers of the lateral ankle. It is usually the first to be injured with an inversion ankle sprain.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Means you partially: tore an ankle ligament. You probably sprained your ankle.
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