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A member asked:

I twisted my ankle and now my toe hurts and is bruised. could it be broken?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

X-ray needed: I would recommend that you see a foot and ankle specialist, so that you can get an xray done.

Dr Beresh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/15/2016

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Maybe: You might have sustained a secondary injury during the sprain. See a specialist for an evaluation and possibly xrays.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 6/6/2014

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