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Had a severe ankle sprain with massive swelling > 6 wks ago. pain not improved. no fracture. still mod swollen. now pain in arch too. what is this?
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See details: This is a severe sprain with the possibility of a fracture. Have the ankle evaluated and x rayed. Severe sprains are best tested with immobilization.
Answered 2/12/2015
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