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I think i sprained or broke my ankle can one of you doctors tell by a couple of pictures of it?

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Need X-ray : To tell if there is a fracture. A photo will not show any bones just swelling and bruises get it checked asap if you think it's fractured.

Dr Strudwick agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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