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Broken ankle

Broken ankle

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Is a type of:

Fracture • Foot and ankle injuries

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Foot, Leg

Symptoms

Ankle swelling
Swollen foot
Ankle pain

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Broken ankle

Surgery

Closed reduction
Open reduction

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