Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has suffered a "very mild" bone bruise in her left ankle on Aug. 7, sources confirmed to IndyStar.

The source said this injury does not affect her timeline to return from her groin injury as Clark would still be out due to rehab.

Bones can bruise similar to skin and result in soreness and pain, according to webmd.com , and also involve damage to small blood vessels. Blood leaks into the tissue, causing inflammation and irritation. Symptoms of a bone bruise include pain, tenderness, swelling and a lump under the skin.

Treatments include rest, ice, raising the injured body part higher than the heart, medication and wearing a brace or cast, according to webmd.com . The serverity of the injury defermines the recovery time. Need a break? Play the USA

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