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Four months before twist my left ankle stable fabula fracture. still feel stifness when i try to walk nore more swelling whn stiff and swelng finish?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Up to a year: Generally, it can take up to a year for swelling to dissipate around an ankle injury due to the limited space and skin around the area. The ankle is limited in space and amount of "skin" to give so a little swelling will be more prominent than swelling in the knee or hip.

Answered 7/11/2013

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A member asked:

Four months before twist my left ankle stable fabula fracture. still feel stifness when i try to walk nore more swelling whn stiff and swelng finish?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

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