Ankle Fracture
Ankle fracture or broken ankle is one of the most common causes of ankle pain. An ankle fracture happens when you break one or more bones in your ankle joint.
If you are unable to see your doctor and have any of the signs or symptoms of an ankle fracture, you should go to an emergency department as soon as possible.
Symptoms
Pain in ankle region without achilles tendon
Rapidly developing
In one ankle
Severe
common
Joint is sore to touch
Ankle is sore to touch
common
Sudden inability to stand on toes
common
Ankle joint swelling
common
Popping sound at joints
At ankle
common
Blue/purple skin on ankle
common
Numbness or tingling in legs, feet, or buttocks
Risk factors
Recent injury or trauma to ankle or foot
or Car accident
Twisted ankle
Smoking
or Overweight or obese
Diabetes mellitus
or Peripheral artery disease
or Use of steroids
Treatment
1-Rest: Rest is key.
2-Ice: Ice the area for 20 minutes at a time to help with swelling and inflammation.
3-Compression: Wrapping the injury helps control swelling.
4-Elevation: Keep your foot and ankle raised slightly above the level of your heart to help reduce inflammation.
Recommended specialist
If you have Ankle Fracture, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is recommended.
Contact an
Orthopedic surgeon
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