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My left foot slipped off of an 8" step horizontally. could i have fractured my fibula?
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Yes, only: an x-ray can tell for sure, and sometimes you need MRI. You could also have sprain, which is sometimes worse than an actual fracture. Get to an orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 6/27/2017
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