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Ankle twisted

2025-03-23 11:38:01
Hi, my ankle twisted while playing  doctor's are saying it's chip fracture of lateral malleolus it pains alot while I walk and it's little bit swelled please comment is it chip fracture or sprain only? Xray attached
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Need evaluation.. X ray image isn't clear.. It could be ligament avaulsion fracture ( chip fracture) or accessory os subfibulare bone which could be normal.. For now apply a below knee plaster and get a MRI ankle done after a week. .
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Answered2025-03-26 07:21:51

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Chip fracture suggests significant injury/strain on th ligaments.. ideally 3 weeks plaster or a pneumatic walkin boot shud b a better option... walkin ll b painful, if it's nt supported well

Answered2025-03-24 14:45:27

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Both.. its avulsion fracture. Means chip fracture with ligament injury

Answered2025-03-24 15:38:10

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