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Fell off a sidewalk & turned both ankles. skinned one + knee and landed on my back. left ankle hurts to walk on or turn in anyway. currently elevated with ice, but super painful. do i need professional help from an er?

Q: fell off a sidewalk & turned both ankles. skinned one + knee and landed on my back. left ankle hurts to walk on or turn in anyway. currently elevated with ice, but super painful. do i need professional help from an er?

: Recommend evaluation with physician to include xrays and clinical exam to determine if there is any instability or severe sprain.

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Recommend evaluation with physician to include xrays and clinical exam to determine if there is any instability or severe sprain.

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Answered 5/6/2021

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A member asked:

Fell off a sidewalk & turned both ankles. skinned one + knee and landed on my back. left ankle hurts to walk on or turn in anyway. currently elevated with ice, but super painful. do i need professional help from an er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Brown answered

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

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