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I have an avulsion fracture of the anterior superior calcaneal process with avulsion of the bifurcate ligament. i am now having pain from below my knee to the ankle. would the fracture cause this or is it unrelated?

Q: i have an avulsion fracture of the anterior superior calcaneal process with avulsion of the bifurcate ligament. i am now having pain from below my knee to the ankle. would the fracture cause this or is it unrelated?

: Yes, knee pain can be a referred pain from ankle problem.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, knee pain can be a referred pain from ankle problem.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/18/2022

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A member asked:

I have an avulsion fracture of the anterior superior calcaneal process with avulsion of the bifurcate ligament. i am now having pain from below my knee to the ankle. would the fracture cause this or is it unrelated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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