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I need advice on what's the easiest part of your leg to break when playing basketball and how to protect it?

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Ankle fractures.: Ankle/foot fractures are very common in basketball, because you have 10 players ( with 20 feet), playing in a confined area, so it's very easy to get your foot tangled up with another and cause a fracture. Wear ankle lace up supports for protection.

Answered 7/25/2014

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