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Swollen Broken Ankle

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From barbara gale

Created January 01, 2011

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Swollen Broken Ankle

one of the pictures showing swelling

Swollen Broken Ankle

my back cast for 10 days before they put on a stronger

Location of the injury

right ankle

What kind of injury is it

All they said was a bone in my ankle was broken; wasn't really taking it in.

What happened

I was doing the conga and I got pulled over and fell down a curb with high heeled boots on; went to emergency room next morning when swelling hadn't gone down. Did not suspect it was broken at first as was walking on it.

What I'd Do Differently

I would not drink again. I usually do not drink but as I was not driving this new year I had 2 drinks

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