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A member asked:
Do i need to go get x-rays i hit my ankle three weeks ago it hurts and keeps swelling although i can walk on it
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I : I think an x-ray would be advisable. The old wife's tale that if you can walk on it or move it, it can't be broken is, well, and old wife's tale! (although it's been my personal experience that old wifes know a lot.) it's not impossible that you merely injured a ligament and it's still swollen from that, but either way, getting it checked out and x-rayed will give you a definitive answer as to just why you're in pain and have swelling.
Answered 10/3/2016
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