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How can i tell if i have an ankle sprain or break?
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Xray: A xray would show if there is a ankle fracture.
Answered 7/18/2012
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X-rays are standard: To determine if there is a fracture. While some fracture lines can be hard to detect, most times if the x-ray taken after an injury is clear, it will be considered a sprain of the ligaments--especially if the ligaments are painful to the touch.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Xray.: really, the only way to know for sure, is to be seen by an ankle specialist, and have a set of xrays taken.
Answered 5/13/2014
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