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A member asked:

Broke lateral malleolus jogging last tuesday, x-ray: weber a fracture stage 1, can limp last thursday. bones align well. bruise. would a cast/boot do?

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A cast will do: You will most likely need a cast if it is broken. See an orthopedist

Answered 10/6/2015

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