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Will a hairline fracture cause my ankle to swell and be tender?
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It can...: ...Along with a more significant fracture, or soft tissue injury.
Answered 3/18/2015
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Fracture : A fracture is a fracture and will have the same symptoms. Of swelling and pain.
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