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I fell down some stairs two weeks ago and hurt my left ankle, hematoma developed. no pain on bone but swelling and pain if in hyperext. radiologist?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: Get an x-ray to rule out possible fracture.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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