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Ankle fracture
Ankle fracture describe a break or fracture of any of the bones of the ankle. This can be caused by falls, trauma, or twisting of the ankle. Patients with ankle fractures experience pain and swelling of the foot, and have difficulty bearing any weight on the affected leg.
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If I have an ankle fracture, why can I still walk on it?
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A nonunion ankle fracture in a 63year old with oestoporis?
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While walking slight swelling at the ankle which was earlier treated for ankle fracture?
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