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What different types of ankle injuries are there?

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Dr. Brandon Hawkins answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ankle injuries: There are multiple types of injuries. These include a sprains, strains, tearing of the capsule and or tendons as well as various types of fractures. Answering this question could be a whole chapter in a book. Needless to say for each one of these injuries there are various treatment options. As always seek out a foot and ankle specialist for your injury and they can help you.

Answered 7/16/2013

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