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My brother has got some swelling on his left feet near the ankle after playing basketball yesterday. Please check the attached x-ray report and suggest the next course of action.
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Doesn't appear to be a fracture. Get xrays of ankle done up and share
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Get him clinically examined by a orthopaedic surgeon for sprain.
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Apply ice packs locally, give rest to ankle till sprain is ruled out .
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