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Symptoms of Ankle Fracture
(HealthDay News) -- An ankle injury may be difficult to diagnose as a sprain or fracture, but any obvious ankle injury should be evaluated by a doctor.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says symptoms of a fractured ankle include:
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Immediate and severe pain.
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Bruising.
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Swelling.
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Injury is tender to the touch.
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Inability to put weight on the ankle.
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The bone appears deformed or out of place.
