9 year old girl fell off around 4 staircases and twisted her | Figure 1
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9 year old girl fell off around 4 staircases and twisted her foot in a way she doesn't remember exactly how.. swelling and tenderness around the medial aspect of her right foot. What do you see? Whats your diagnosis? And how would you treat?
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