Ankle Fracture Orthopaedic An ankle fracture is a partial or complete break of one or more of the bones at the ankle joint.
How does this happens? • Twisting or rotating your ankle • Hit by heavy object • Impact from tripping or falling • Trauma during accident • Overuse (stress fracture) Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about the event happening and examine the affected limb to evaluate the extend of injury.
Following tests may be ordered, as necessary: • X-rays to look for exact location of bone fracture or displacement. • Stress test to see if certain ankle fractures require surgery • Computerised Tomography (CT) to assess cross-section image of the ankle • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) that provides higher resolution images of bone and ligaments Non-Surgical Treatment • Rest. Stay off the injured ankle. Walking may cause further injury. • Ice. Apply a bag of ice over a thin towel to the injured area for 20 minutes every hour. Do not put ice directly against the skin. • Compression. Apply an elastic bandage or wrap to control swelling.