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Got my ankle caught between a bed frame and a mattress a few weeks ago. it is still bruised and swollen. no pain unless pushed on and i can walk fine
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You need an xray: You could have a small fracture. It is not uncommon for ankle fractures to remain swollen and bruised for weeks. And, for us to keep doing our normal things on them! You should have an X-ray to determine if a fracture is there and if any extra support is needed while healing completes.
Answered 6/21/2015
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