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A member asked:

Is there a way to tell the difference between an ankle sprain or break without an x-ray?

8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

It would: Be an educated guess. X-ray would give the definitive diagnosis.

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 8/5/2012

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Not really: A diagnostic ultrasound may help. But an x-ray would be better.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/11/2012

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No: Need an x-ray to confirm a fracture.

Dr Oberman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/23/2019

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

MRI / CT: An MRI or a ct can also show a fracture.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

How long can swelling last with a sprained ankle? It's 6 weeks and still swollen. Had x-rays and no breaks or fractures.

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A member asked:

I recently sprained my ankle it's been 6weeks and It's still swollen and I'm in pain and it cracks got a x Ray no break any suggestions?

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A member asked:

I'm wondering if I sprained my ankle or fractured it. I've sprained my ankle many times but it feels worse than usual. it is my right ankle. I landed on it folded inward. how can I tell? how long should I wait or can I wait to get an x-ray?

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A member asked:

Would a plaster cast be needed for my ankle sprain? It's been 6 weeks it's swollen in pain but my initial X-ray show no breaks

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A member asked:

How can I tell if the bones in my ankle are separating without an x-ray? I sprained my ankle 7 months ago and I am still in a lot of pain.

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