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10-01-2008, 01:35 PM
I'm an Xray tech, so I'll tell you what I can.
Statistically, you are about 5 times more likely to sprain/strain your ankle rather than break it. However, all those injuries look exactly the same on the outside. I've xrayed ankles which I thought nothing was wrong, which were broken. I've xrayed ankles which were so bruised I just knew they were broken, but nothing showed on the xray film.
If you stand on it and put all your weight on it and move, does it make a crunchy sound/feeling? If it crunches, it's more than likely broken, however, only a doctor can truly tell you, and most of them will want an xray to be sure.
Properly treated, you'll recover from a broken bone faster and easier than you will a sprain/strain. Either way, go to a doctor ASAP, because if it's swollen that bad then you really shouldn't be playing on it: it could cause permanent damage, even losing the use of that foot, if you reinjure it.
Statistically, you are about 5 times more likely to sprain/strain your ankle rather than break it. However, all those injuries look exactly the same on the outside. I've xrayed ankles which I thought nothing was wrong, which were broken. I've xrayed ankles which were so bruised I just knew they were broken, but nothing showed on the xray film.
If you stand on it and put all your weight on it and move, does it make a crunchy sound/feeling? If it crunches, it's more than likely broken, however, only a doctor can truly tell you, and most of them will want an xray to be sure.
Properly treated, you'll recover from a broken bone faster and easier than you will a sprain/strain. Either way, go to a doctor ASAP, because if it's swollen that bad then you really shouldn't be playing on it: it could cause permanent damage, even losing the use of that foot, if you reinjure it.
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Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-01-2008, 12:44 AM
Ankle - by brown_ind1977 - 10-01-2008, 12:46 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-01-2008, 12:48 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-01-2008, 01:03 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-01-2008, 01:11 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-01-2008, 01:14 AM
Ankle - by TheyKnowMe - 10-01-2008, 01:20 AM
Ankle - by lawrence LC - 10-01-2008, 01:38 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-01-2008, 11:31 AM
Ankle - by freakonaleash - 10-01-2008, 11:43 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-01-2008, 11:47 AM
Ankle - by Ring'Em Up - 10-01-2008, 12:26 PM
Ankle - by Sarrr - 10-01-2008, 01:35 PM
Ankle - by Brooks4Prez - 10-01-2008, 03:08 PM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-01-2008, 10:14 PM
Ankle - by TheyKnowMe - 10-01-2008, 11:57 PM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-02-2008, 12:23 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-02-2008, 12:56 PM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-02-2008, 02:35 PM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-02-2008, 03:41 PM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-03-2008, 12:21 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-03-2008, 12:25 AM
Ankle - by CraftCreeker - 10-03-2008, 06:47 AM
Ankle - by play_maker - 10-03-2008, 09:14 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-03-2008, 10:56 AM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-03-2008, 01:30 PM
Ankle - by mullinstiger55 - 10-05-2008, 12:20 AM
Ankle - by 14thregionrules - 10-06-2008, 03:51 PM
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