Eli5 Whats the difference between a twisted, sprained, fractured and broken ankle?
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A twist or strain is an inflamed ankle caused by turning it. A sprain is a snapped or torn ligament, often caused by a turned ankle. A fracture or break is when a bone is cracked or snapped. The latter two can take a while to recover and will probably require physio, whereas the former is less serious, and just needs a bit of rest.
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