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A member asked:

I was at camp doing step ups and when i went down my ankle went inwards and i heard a crack, i got a x-ray and there was no break and i'm still pain?

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Sprain vs Fracture: Sometimes the first xray after the initial injury will not show a small/thin(hairline fracture/break). Repeat xray is recommended if your symptoms continue or worsen. Really bad sprains can also cause a cracking/popping sound.

Answered 8/11/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Sprain: Just because there is not any fracture does not mean you did not injure your ankle.

Answered 9/29/2016

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