What are the signs someone has ankle fracture?
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What are the signs someone has ankle fracture?
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Dr. Brian Chimenti
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Dr. Daniel Farber
Orthopedic Surgery - Foot & Ankle
In brief: Bone out of skin!
But of course that would be obvious! usually severe swelling, inability to bear weight and point (focal) tenderness are suggestive signs.
If there is deformity then that makes the diagnosis easier. An x-ray is always needed to make the definitive diagnosis.
In brief: Bone out of skin!
But of course that would be obvious! usually severe swelling, inability to bear weight and point (focal) tenderness are suggestive signs.
If there is deformity then that makes the diagnosis easier. An x-ray is always needed to make the definitive diagnosis.
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