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3 days ago i fractured the distal tip of the fibula. i'm having very severe heel pain with ankle pain. normal? heel pain is 10/10 and non stop almost

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Severe heel pain: Severe heel pain is not typical with ankle fractures unless you also have injured your heel . Go back for another dr to evaluate you as u probably have a fracture in your hind foot

Dr Oleary and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/4/2015

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