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Should I Seek Medical Attention For What Looks Like In The Ankle Of A Teenager After A Sports Injury?

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Posted on Fri, 5 Feb 2021
Question: may 16yoa son injured his right ankle in basketball game. He jumped and came down on another player foot, twisting his ankle and hear it pop. Injury appears more like high ankle sprain. Swelled some and he can still walk/limb on it.. Should I seek medical attention -x-ray ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be a bone injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

An injury of the ankle where a definite pop has been heard with swelling in the area is suggestive of a bone injury. He needs to avoid any weight bearing and get an X-ray done to find out any bone injury. Do seek a medical attention.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Should I Seek Medical Attention For What Looks Like In The Ankle Of A Teenager After A Sports Injury?

Brief Answer: Can be a bone injury. Detailed Answer: Hello, An injury of the ankle where a definite pop has been heard with swelling in the area is suggestive of a bone injury. He needs to avoid any weight bearing and get an X-ray done to find out any bone injury. Do seek a medical attention. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.