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Discomfort When Walking After Rolling Leg. Ankle Swelling, Bruising. Sprain Or Fracture?
I was running and slipped in mud. In an attempt to avoid falling I put my foot out and it rolled toward the inside of the leg (right one). My body weight (165lbs) went on it and during the roll there was a loud pop. Afterwards I could walk on it but with discomfort. The next day I am able to walk on it but with medium discomfort. There is minor swelling around the ankle with minimal bruising at this point. How can I tell between a sprain and a fracture/break? Thanks, Mark.
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The discomfort and swelling in the ankle is likely to be due to a soft tissue injury. However it is best to rule out the bone injury after a proper examination and X-rays. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com
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Discomfort When Walking After Rolling Leg. Ankle Swelling, Bruising. Sprain Or Fracture?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The discomfort and swelling in the ankle is likely to be due to a soft tissue injury. However it is best to rule out the bone injury after a proper examination and X-rays. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com