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It depends on the where you break or sprain a body part breaking of the leg or arm hurts more than a sprain but a sprain on an ankle wrist or fingers and toes is typically more painful than a break, Yes a break is more severe but a sprain can often cause more pain

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depends on how bad it is.

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Q: How Long does a sprained or broken ankle usually take to heal?
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