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How do i know if i sprained my ankle or fractured it?
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X-ray: You would need an x-ray to tell if you fractured the ankle.
Answered 2/3/2013
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Xray: An x-ray of the foot and ankle will be able to assist in differentiating a sprain form a fracture.
Answered 2/8/2013
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