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A member asked:

I'm at 6 weeks post ankle surgery on medial mallous fracture. still a little swollen but why is it swelling on the opposite side of my ankle also?

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Common: Swelling doesn't know to only stay on one side....

Dr Rochester agreed

Answered 10/27/2018

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