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Hi i broke my fibula tube. my foot and toes are swollen and bruised and now i have a burning sensation at back of ankle is this normal ?
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Yes: You need to monitor the swelling because it can put pressure on the blood supply and the nerves
Answered 9/23/2015
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Tough Break!!: It could be. What is the extent of the treatment that you have received already? You might want to give your doctor a call to see if it is okay, based on what he has done already.
Answered 1/1/2016
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