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Is it possible to detect an old ankle fracture on an x-ray?
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Sometimes: If the fracture has not healed properly it can be detected on x-ray. Sometimes a well healed fracture can show signs where it occurred.
Answered 11/22/2012
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Sometimes: Especially if the fracture has healed in an incorrect alignment.
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Yes: Some signs or bone healing may be seen an x-ray.
Answered 3/30/2014
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