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My husband has twisted his leg while playing badminton...and he is complaining of heel pain... since he is unable to walk couldn't take him to the doctor... could it be fracture?
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If there is no swelling there is no fracture. It can be ankle sprain . Apply cold pack to decrease inflammation . Also if pain remains constant ... take heel X-ray to rule out the possibility of calcaneum spur.
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