Twisted Ankle or Fracture?

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Asked for Female, 35 Years

I put my foot down awkwardly and at the time I had severe pain in my ankle. It hurts and now there is bruising and swelling. if I press the area where the swelling is its very painful. I can out weight on my foot but i'm experiencing pin and needles now as well.

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Mr. Venugopaal Pawar (PT) Physiotherapist 23 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Mr. Venugopaal Pawar (PT)

Physiotherapist 23 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Based on description there might be ranging from stress injury to Fracture, generally bruse and swelling indicate Sprain , strain or facture

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X-ray of ankle can give clear picture in case of Fracture, any Sprain or strain need to have MRI

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