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How do i know if i have a fracture or sprained foot?
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Xray: If you suspect you may have fractured a bone, seeing a physician and getting xrays are the best ways to differentiate a break from a sprain.
Answered 4/3/2019
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X-ray: An x-ray of the foot and ankle will be able to assist in differentiating a sprain form a fracture.
Answered 9/28/2016
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