A member asked:

My ankle is hard and my toes are numb. how do i know if i broke, sprained or fractured my ankle?

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See a doctor: Unless an injury resulted in bone protruding through your skin, the only way to diagnose a fractured ankle would be to have x-rays performed. I would recommend seeing a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 3/7/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Xray: An x-ray of the foot and ankle will be able to assist in differentiating a sprain form a fracture.

Answered 3/18/2014

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