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When i first start to run my ankle kind of pops. and it hurts really bad and i can't walk on it for a few minutes. what could this be?

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Dr. Michael Patney answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Tendon issues: Sounds like you may have a tendon popping out of its normal track. This can be called a subluxing peroneal tendon. This is usually on the outside of your ankle and in the back of the protruding bone or directly beneath it. I would recommend an evaluation.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 2/1/2013

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