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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

Leg, Foot

Symptoms

Swollen foot
Ankle swelling
Ankle pain

Procedures

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

Surgery

Closed reduction
Open reduction
Surgery

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