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I was playing basket ball and i was kicked above my ankle an it's swollen and when i touch it it hurts?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ankle pain: Consider contusion, sprain, strain, fracture. See orthopedic doc & get X-ray to check for possible fracture.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/8/2017

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