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Hurt my ankle in volleyball and hurts right above my ankle on the outside and not swollen but hurts up my leg?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

A pair o knee highs: Depending on how far up the leg it hurts, you may have strained a peroneal muscle or tendon. Since it is not swollen, a fracture is less likely. If this does not improve or get worse, then you will need to have it evaluated.

Answered 9/23/2015

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Could of injured: your peroneal tendons…I would ice it and wear a compressive anklet or ace bandage.

Answered 5/15/2016

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