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Foot or Ankle Trauma (Injury)

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Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain
  • Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament of the ankle and foot
Types of Injuries
  • Fractures: Broken bones
  • Dislocations: Bone out of joint
  • Sprains: Stretches and tears of ligaments
  • Strains: Stretches and tears of muscles (pulled muscle)
  • Contusion (bruise): A direct blow or crushing injury
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture: Pain in the Achilles tendon (area above heel and behind ankle), with weakness or inability to extend the foot (e.g., can't stand on tiptoes).

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