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Is there a way to tell the difference between an ankle sprain or break without an x-ray?
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It would: Be an educated guess. X-ray would give the definitive diagnosis.
Answered 8/5/2012
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Not really: A diagnostic ultrasound may help. But an x-ray would be better.
Answered 8/11/2012
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No: Need an x-ray to confirm a fracture.
Answered 1/23/2019
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MRI / CT: An MRI or a ct can also show a fracture.
Answered 6/10/2014
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