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​Derek Hough: I'm determined to "come back all guns blazing"

Derek Hough is on the mend after this week's "Dancing with the Stars" injury -- and hoping to get back on the dance floor as soon as possible.

The pro-dancer injured his right foot and left ankle during rehearsals and is undergoing rehab, according to his spokesperson.

Hough, 29, took to Instagram with the latest:

Performing 10 shows a week at Radio City while rehearsing with Nastia for DWTS, I've never felt more healthy,strong and fit. But then a fluke accident happened that involved a light and some stairs. Can't believe it, wish I had a cooler story to tell. All that dancing , flipping , jumping and the thing that stops me in my tracks is something as simple as a light and some stairs . I'm doing everything I possibly can to have a quick recovery and I'm determined to come back stronger than ever. I appreciate all the love and support, you guys are the best. And thank you to Mark, BC Jean and Corky Ballas for staying with me at the hospital until 2am. Love you . This is new territory for me , I'm usually able to work through injury but this one has literally floored me. But like I said before I'm determined to come back all guns blazing ... soon!!! #setbackisasetupforacomeback

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"Derek Hough suffered injuries to his right foot and left ankle," his rep told People.

"He has been diagnosed with a broken toe on his right foot and sprains to his left ankle on both the inside and outside aspects and a bone bruise on the same ankle. Derek will remain in Los Angeles this week to rehab his injuries."

It's unclear when Hough will be back on the dance floor. In the mean time, his celebrity partner, Nastia Liukin, is training in Los Angeles with pro-dancer Sasha Farber to prep for next week's show.

Hough hs also been starring in Radio City Music Hall's New York Spring Spectacular alongside Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti. In the interim, his understudy has been filling in for Hough.

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