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Can a stress fracture in the ankle happen from a sudden fall?
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By definition, no: The very definition of a stress fracture is a fracture that comes from excessive "normal" use of a limb. Sudden falls can certainly cause fractures, but those fractures are called by a different name.
Answered 7/4/2014
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