How to Tell the Difference Between an Ankle Sprain and a Break

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Foot and ankle injuries are very common, but it is not always easy to determine the severity of the injury.

In this video, eHow.com provides tips on how to tell the difference between an ankle sprain and broken ankle. The first step is to expose the foot and ankle area by removing any foot coverings to check for signs of discoloration or angulation, as these are signs of a broken bone. A sprain will typically cause discoloration and swelling as well, but will not cause a deformity. Learn more in this full clip.

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