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

  • In one ankle

  • Rapidly developing

  • Severe

common

Joint is sore to touch

  • Ankle is sore to touch

common

Sudden inability to stand on toes

common

Ankle joint swelling

  • With redness

  • In one side

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.

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Orthopedic surgeon

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