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I've had an avulsion fracture in my ankle for 9 days and the pain was getting better but when i started physio it is now getting worse, is this normal?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Fracture pain: It is quite common for pt to cause the pain to increase initially. If this gets progressively worse then i would be concerned.

Dr Hall agreed

Answered 4/20/2014

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