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Can a broken ankle be a contributing factor to getting peripheral vascular disease?
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Ankle Fracture: Unlikely ! many other factors are responsible for peripheral vascular disease including heredity, diet, lifestyle, smoking, etc...
Answered 11/11/2013
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It does not: A fracture of the ankle should not cause or contibute to pvd.
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