Broken ankle symptoms vs sprain

Ankle fractures are common accounting for about five million ER visit in the US in 2018. They are varied and complex. Classification of an ankle fracture is important when deciding on the best treatment.

Treatment depends on the careful identification of bone, soft tissue and ligament damage. AT OANC, your orthopedic surgeon will conduct a complete assessment of the injury and determine the type of fracture and the best option how to restore the ankle function

What are the treatment options?

Treatment options depend on the type, location and severity of fracture and any associated soft tissue injuries, your health, age and activity level.

Fractured ankle recovery time

The fracture is described as a uni-, bi- or trimalleolar fracture. The most common types of ankle fracture involve a lateral malleolus fracture and a bimalleolar fracture that breaks both the fibula and the tibia. When two or three parts of the malleoli of the ankle are broken, the ankle is unstable, and surgery is necessary.

• Nonsurgical treatment may be an option when the break is minor, the bones
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