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A member asked:

I thought i'd broken the top of my foot because i heard 3 loud pops, can you actually hear ligaments when they are torn?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sure: ligaments and muscles, etc. can often make noise when injured. Be sure to see your Doctor and get properly diagnosed and treated. Best wishes.

Answered 6/1/2016

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