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A member asked:

Doctors, do you think i can break ir ankle/foot and still walk on it?

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Dr. David Tobin answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: Yes, but not very comfortably, also you are most likely causing more damage

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 5/25/2014

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