Is My Ankle Broken?
Often times when you injure your foot, you may not know if you actually broke it or not. It is important to know if your ankle is broken or just sprained, as the treatments are going to be very different.
First, What is a Broken Ankle?
A broken ankle, also known as an ankle fracture is usually very painful, swollen and may involve bruises. Once you break your ankle, you will most likely not be able to put weight on your foot. If you hear a cracking noise when you injure your ankle or you notice that the bone over the ankle is misshaped, it is most likely a broken ankle. This is when one of the three ankle bones break. If not treated right away, you could end up with severe ligament damage, resulting in ankle ligament reconstruction.
What are My Treatment Options for an Ankle Fracture?
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