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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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