• Because a patient with ankle fracture often presents with symptoms similar to those of an ankle sprain, a complete and thorough examination of the involved extremity is needed to avoid misdiagnosis and prevent unnecessary radiographs. (medscape.com)
  • Pain after ankle injuries can either be from a torn ligament and is called an ankle sprain or from a broken bone which is called an ankle fracture. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Syndesmotic injury, also called a high ankle sprain, is usually not a fracture, but can be treated as a fracture. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Usually it is very difficult to differentiate a broken ankle from other conditions such as a sprain, dislocation, or tendon injury without having an X-ray of the injured ankle. (drormaor.com.au)
  • 9] Kristianslund E, Bahr R, Krosshaug T. Kinematics and kinetics of an accidental lateral ankle sprain. (degruyter.com)
  • A high ankle sprain , also known as a syndesmotic ankle sprain ( SAS ), is a sprain of the syndesmotic ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula in the lower leg, thereby creating a mortise and tenon joint for the ankle. (wikipedia.org)
  • In some cases, the diagnosis is only made after treatment for the more common, lateral, ankle sprain fails. (wikipedia.org)
  • Targeted, safe support for the injured ankle joint: medi Ankle orthoses relieve discomfort for various indications, for example, in the case of a sprain , an ankle fracture or pain on the tendons and ligaments . (medi.de)
  • The ankle bones and ligaments form a ring that connects the tibia and fibula to the talus and calcaneus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This type of fracture occurs due to excessive loading on the foot, which leads to stretching or tearing of the midfoot ligaments. (oint.org)
  • The ankle joint is stabilized by different ligaments and other soft tissues, which may also be injured during an ankle fracture. (drormaor.com.au)
  • The talus and the fibula are connected by a strong group of ligaments, which provide support for the lateral aspect of the ankle. (wikipedia.org)
  • [1] Unlike the common lateral ankle sprains , when ligaments around the ankle are injured through an inward twisting, high ankle sprains are caused when the lower leg and foot externally rotates (twists out). (wikipedia.org)
  • You can read more about ankle ligaments here . (physio-pedia.com)
  • Because MRI scans are more sensitive than other imaging tests, they may be used to detect ligaments injuries. (aaos.org)
  • Ruptures of ligaments or fractures on the ankle joint are especially common. (medi.de)
  • Full repair of ligaments and cartilage can improve the internal fixation strength and joint stability of the ankle joint. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ankle fractures refer to fractures of the distal tibia, distal fibula, talus, and calcaneus. (medscape.com)
  • The true ankle joint contains the tibia (medial wall), fibula (lateral wall), and talus (the floor upon which the tibia and fibula rest) and allows dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, or the "up and down" movement of the ankle. (medscape.com)
  • Ankle fractures occur in the medial or posterior malleolus of the tibia and/or lateral malleolus of the fibula. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The proximal fibula may also be fractured (called a Maisonneuve fracture) when the medial malleolus is fractured, the ankle mortise (the joint between the tibia and the talus) is open, and the distal fibula is not fractured. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Without a fracture of the distal fibula, the joint can be disrupted only if the interosseous ligament between the tibia and fibula tears, as sometimes occurs when the proximal fibula is fractured. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This ankle fracture involves the medial malleolus (of the tibia) and lateral malleolus (of the fibula). (msdmanuals.com)
  • The ankle joint is composed of three bones: the tibia, fibula and talus, which are articulated together. (drormaor.com.au)
  • The ends of the fibula and tibia (lower leg bones) form the inner and outer malleolus, which are the bony protrusions of the ankle joint that you can feel and see on either side of the ankle. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Posterior Malleolus fracture in which the posterior malleolus, the bony hump of the tibia, is fractured. (drormaor.com.au)
  • The ankle joint is a highly constrained, complex hinge joint composed of three bones: the tibia, the fibula, and the talus. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition to these views, a full-length view of the tibia and fibula may be necessary to evaluate for injuries to the proximal fibula associated with Maisonneuve fractures. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ankle joint consists of the talus resting within the mortise created by the tibia and fibula as previously described. (wikipedia.org)
  • [3] A variety of diagnostic tests have been described such as the 'squeeze' (compressing the tibia and fibula above the midpoint of the calf), 'dorsiflexion with compression' (patient dorsiflexes the foot while the examiner compresses the internal and external malleolus), and 'external rotation' (patient sits with leg dangling and ankle at 90° and external rotation then applied to the foot) etc. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the case of X-rays , demonstration of widening of the tibia and fibula 'mortise', a fracture of the medial malleolus , or a Maisonneuve fracture , will indicate an unstable or potentially unstable injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • A broken or fractured tibia (the shin bone) is the most common long-bone injury. (newyorkinjurycasesblog.com)
  • The ankle is formed by three bones: the talus, tibia and fibula. (physio-pedia.com)
  • Illustration showing the three bones that make up the ankle joint: the tibia, fibula, and talus. (aaos.org)
  • For example, a fracture at the end of the fibula is called a lateral malleolus fracture, or if both the tibia and fibular are broken, it is called a bimalleolar fracture. (aaos.org)
  • Common symptoms of an ankle fracture include pain and swelling around the ankle, bruising, tender to touch, inability to walk on the leg, and deformity if the ankle is dislocated. (justinlade.com.au)
  • In cases of severe fracture, deformity around the ankle joint is clearly visible where bone may protrude through the skin. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Our foot and ankle services focus on the diagnosis and treatment of trauma, deformity, arthritis and other diseases of the foot and ankle. (lifespan.org)
  • Procedures include ankle replacements, fusion surgery, forefoot surgery, treatment for bunions and sports-related injuries, deformity correction and fracture repair. (lifespan.org)
  • Pain and swelling occur first at the injury site, then often extend diffusely around the ankle. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Talus fractures usually occur at the neck or mid-portion of the talus. (oint.org)
  • Navicular fractures are rare and include mostly stress fractures that occur with sports activities, such as running and gymnastics, because of repeated loading on the foot. (oint.org)
  • Sports injuries occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising. (justinlade.com.au)
  • Ankle fractures occur from excessive rolling and twisting of the ankle, usually occurring from an accident or activities such as jumping or falling causing sudden stress to the joint. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Risks and complications that can occur with ankle fractures include improper casting or improper alignment of the bones which can cause deformities and eventually arthritis. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Re-injury can also occur without allowing the stress fracture to completely heal. (pdxfootandankle.com)
  • Foot stress fractures can occur in any bone in the foot, but most often in the second and third metatarsal bones-the long bones that connect your toes to your ankle. (healthgrades.com)
  • Several types of fractures can occur, ranging from the hairline stress fractures common in runners to severe open fractures (where the skin is broken) often resulting from motor vehicle accidents. (newyorkinjurycasesblog.com)
  • Ankle crush injuries may occur when a heavy object rolls or falls over the ankle. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • They're also still unraveling how sports injuries occur and how degenerative joint diseases like arthritis progress. (medscape.com)
  • The foot is a complex structure, and injuries often occur in patients who sustain multiple trauma. (medscape.com)
  • Injury may occur at any age, although the more severe forms of dislocation associated with MVCs are more common in young adult males. (medscape.com)
  • Ankle x-rays are taken in anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique (mortise) views. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In this lateral view, a fracture of the distal fibula is visible as a small lucency and discontinuity (step-off) of the cortex. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This lateral view of the ankle shows a fracture of the distal fibula. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This ankle fracture affects the lateral malleolus but spares the medial malleolus. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Lateral Malleolus fracture in which the lateral malleolus, the outer part of the ankle, is fractured. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Bimalleolar fractures in which both lateral and medial malleolus bones are fractured. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Trimalleolar fractures in which all three lateral, medial, and posterior bones are fractured. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Muscles of the lateral compartment plantarflex the ankle and evert the foot. (physio-pedia.com)
  • The quality of reduction of distal tibial articular surface (based on Ketz-Sanders standard), the reduction of tibiofibular syndesmosis (the anterior and posterior distances of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and the lateral ankle twist angle measured by CT scan at 10 mm above the ankle joint line), and the fracture healing were evaluated. (bvsalud.org)
  • The medial clear space (MCS), tibiofibular clear space (TFCS), and distal fibular tip to lateral process of talus (DFTL) were measured on the X-ray films of ankle points. (bvsalud.org)
  • There was no significant difference in the MCS, TFCS, DFTL, anterior distance of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis, posterior distance of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis, and lateral ankle twist angle between the affected and healthy sides at 12 months after operation ( P>0.05). (bvsalud.org)
  • The deltoid ligament provides support to the medial part of the ankle (closest to the midline). (wikipedia.org)
  • Some restraint to further injury is offered by the structures on the inside of the ankle, the medial malleolus and the medial collateral ligament. (wikipedia.org)
  • All of them were closed fractures, including 20 cases of medial malleolus fracture, 37 cases of complete medial malleolus but deep and shallow rupture of deltoid ligament. (bvsalud.org)
  • Fractures that disrupt the ring in one place often disrupt it in another (eg, if only one bone is fractured, a ligament is often simultaneously and severely torn). (msdmanuals.com)
  • The injury to this ligament may vary from simple stretch to complete rupture. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, 'normal' x-rays do not exclude significant ligament injury, and in one study, the ratio of diagnostic X-ray to known syndesmotic injury was only one in 17. (wikipedia.org)
  • The researchers are already using the app to build new tools, including metrics to identify risk for anterior cruciate ligament injury in young athletes, and to measure balance. (medscape.com)
  • METHODS: The clinical data of 57 patients with closed Lauge-Hansen pronation-external rotation type â £ ankle fracture treated by full repair strategy (fracture, ligament, and cartilage repair) under small incision between January 2012 and January 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. (bvsalud.org)
  • [ 1 ] All patients with ankle injury should be evaluated for extensive and serious trauma depending on the circumstances. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with ankle injury must be evaluated for further trauma. (medscape.com)
  • Trauma and repeated stress can cause fractures in the foot. (oint.org)
  • Ankle fractures may result from excessive stress on the joint such as from rolling an ankle or from blunt trauma. (wikipedia.org)
  • 7] Kannus P, Palvanen M, Niemi S, Parkkari J, Jarvinen M. Increasing number and incidence of low-trauma ankle fractures in elderly people: Finnish statistics during 1970-2000 and projections for the future. (degruyter.com)
  • OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to examine which clinical decision rules are the most accurate for excluding ankle fracture after acute ankle trauma. (hanze.nl)
  • However, no systematic review has been performed to determine the most accurate ankle decision rule.OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to examine which clinical decision rules are the most accurate for excluding ankle fracture after acute ankle trauma.METHODS: A systematic search was conducted in the databases PubMed, CINAHL, PEDro, ScienceDirect, and EMBASE. (hanze.nl)
  • Emergency medicine physicians usually label ankle fractures according to the number of fractures in the ankle (unimalleolar, bimalleolar, trimalleolar). (medscape.com)
  • It can cause disabling injuries and if the subtalar joint is involved it is considered a severe fracture. (oint.org)
  • It may take many months for a severe fracture of a long bone to heal. (epnet.com)
  • Dr. Rudner has experience treating conditions like Humerus Fracture, Femur Fracture and Hip Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. (sharecare.com)
  • In our decades of representing badly injured Georgians, we have handled numerous femur fracture cases. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • Femur fracture injuries are serious, painful, and often cause some degree of permanent impairment. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • A femur fracture may involve a break, crack, or crush injury of the bone. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • The length of time you must wear a cast or splint depends on the type of fracture you have. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Treatment depends on the type of fracture sustained. (oint.org)
  • It may be a type of fracture that can be initially treated nonoperatively but if not treated correctly at the start of the injury, could lead to the displacement of the fracture, and need for surgical correction or alignment. (oint.org)
  • in fact, they are the fourth most common type of fracture in adults. (aaos.org)
  • Following an ankle injury it is important to have the ankle evaluated by your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. (justinlade.com.au)
  • Diagnosis is made based on the history of injury and physical examination of the ankle. (justinlade.com.au)
  • The diagnosis of the ankle injury starts with a physical examination, followed by X-rays and CT scan of the injured area for a detailed view. (drormaor.com.au)
  • The diagnosis of an ankle injury begins with a review of your history and a thorough physical examination. (azbjsmc.com)
  • [2] Diagnosis may also be delayed because swelling is usually minor or nonexistent and the true nature of the injury unappreciated. (wikipedia.org)
  • The rarity of these injuries makes diagnosis difficult. (medscape.com)
  • Englanoff G, Anglin D, Hutson HR. Lisfranc fracture-dislocation: a frequently missed diagnosis in the emergency department. (medscape.com)
  • Talar Fractures and Dislocations: A Radiologist's Guide to Timely Diagnosis and Classification. (medscape.com)
  • Definitive diagnosis of these injuries can be made with plain film radiographs, but are often missed when severity or image quality is low. (bvsalud.org)
  • As seasoned personal injury attorneys in Atlanta, over the years we have represented numerous people with serious hand fracture injuries. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • Admission criteria include open fracture, unstable fracture requiring urgent operative stabilization, and the presence of or potential for neurovascular compromise (eg severely comminuted pilon fracture causing a compartment syndrome). (medscape.com)
  • This is known as an open fracture and has a high incidence of infection if not promptly treated. (wikipedia.org)
  • The skin should be carefully examined, paying particular attention to any openings or breaks in the skin that could be due to an open fracture. (wikipedia.org)
  • Open fracture. (aaos.org)
  • An open fracture is an emergency and should be treated surgically as soon as possible. (aaos.org)
  • Ankle) among other conditions at varying frequencies. (sharecare.com)
  • The peroneal nerve can be damaged with a Maisonneuve fracture. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It is also important to palpate the calf proximally (near the knee) because there may be an associated high fibula fracture[citation needed](Maisonneuve fracture). (wikipedia.org)
  • This force may then exit through the upper end of the fibula, creating a so-called Maisonneuve fracture . (wikipedia.org)
  • If the neurovascular status of the extremity is compromised, the fracture should be reduced as soon as possible and reduction should be maintained during the healing period with a cast, an external fixator, or open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). (medscape.com)
  • Treatment is usually casting or a walking boot for stable fractures and often open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) for unstable fractures. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Non-operative treatment includes splinting or casting while operative treatment includes fixing the fracture with metal implants through an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). (wikipedia.org)
  • Approximately 53% of these fractures are unstable and are treated surgically. (medscape.com)
  • Unless neurovascular compromise is noted, reduction is best deferred to the orthopedic consultant when an unstable ankle fracture is diagnosed. (medscape.com)
  • These fractures may be stable or unstable. (msdmanuals.com)
  • If fractures disrupt ≥ 2 of the structures that stabilize the ankle ring, the ankle is unstable. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Treatment starts with non-surgical methods, and in cases where the fracture is unstable and cannot be realigned, surgical methods are employed. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Treatment starts with non-surgical methods, and in cases where the fracture is unstable and cannot be realigned, surgery is recommended. (azbjsmc.com)
  • Special X-ray views called stress views help determine whether an ankle fracture is unstable. (wikipedia.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Ankle syndesmosis injuries are common and range in severity from subclinical to grossly unstable. (bvsalud.org)
  • In children, the fracture involves the part of the ankle bone where bone is growing. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Overview of Fractures A fracture is a break in a bone. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Most fractures result from a single, significant force applied to normal bone. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Wounds and fractures can lead to possible infection of the surrounding tissue or bone. (oint.org)
  • These fractures take the form of a small crack in the bone of the foot/ankle or can also be classed as a severe bruise of either bone. (physio.ie)
  • Once the swelling decreases a cast may be placed on the ankle to hold the broken bone in a specific place. (justinlade.com.au)
  • The treatment of an ankle fracture depends upon the type and the stability of the fractured bone. (drormaor.com.au)
  • In non-surgical treatment, the ankle bone is realigned and special splints or a plaster cast is placed around the joint, for at least 2-3 weeks. (drormaor.com.au)
  • With surgical treatment, the fractured bone is accessed by making an incision over the ankle area and then specially designed plates are screwed onto the bone to realign and stabilize the fractured parts. (drormaor.com.au)
  • For non-surgical treatment, the ankle bone is realigned and special splints or a plaster cast is placed around the joint for at least 2-3 weeks to allow the bones to heal. (azbjsmc.com)
  • Ankle fractures are classified according to the location and type of ankle bone involved. (mcclungsportsmed.com)
  • The treatment of ankle fracture depends upon the type and the stability of the fractured bone. (mcclungsportsmed.com)
  • In a displaced, fracture the skin is sometimes tented over a sharp edge of broken bone. (wikipedia.org)
  • A stress fracture is described as a small crack in the bone which occurs from an overuse injury of a bone. (pdxfootandankle.com)
  • When the muscles of the foot are overworked, or stressed, they are unable to absorb the stress and when this happens the muscles transfer the stress to the bone which results in stress fracture. (pdxfootandankle.com)
  • The risk of developing stress fracture increases in females if the bone weight decreases. (pdxfootandankle.com)
  • Some of the diagnostic tests such as X-ray, MRI scan or bone scan may be required to confirm the fracture. (pdxfootandankle.com)
  • Stress fractures are small cracks or fractures in a bone. (healthgrades.com)
  • Ankle fractures can be classified by how much the pieces of bone have moved out of their normal position. (aaos.org)
  • A displaced ankle fracture is where the broken bone fragments are separated. (aaos.org)
  • If the fracture involves injury to the joint can cause post-traumatic joint damage. (oint.org)
  • Treatment for Stress Fractures involves manual physiotherapy, assessment of biomechanics, technique correction and advice on training, resting and nutrition habits. (physio.ie)
  • Stress fractures can be treated by non-surgical approach which includes rest and limiting the physical activities that involves foot and ankle. (pdxfootandankle.com)
  • The most common of these injuries is a dislocation that involves the Lisfranc joint complex. (medscape.com)
  • Talocrural dislocation with associated weber type C fibular fracture in a collegiate football player: a case report. (medscape.com)
  • Extreme force is required to fracture the bones in the hindfoot. (oint.org)
  • The main motions at this joint are inversion and eversion of the ankle and hindfoot. (physio-pedia.com)
  • Without surgery, your ankle will be placed in a cast or splint for 4 to 8 weeks. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The incision is then sutured closed and the operated ankle is immobilized with a splint or cast. (drormaor.com.au)
  • The Lifespan Orthopedics Institute is home to expert orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons and podiatrists. (lifespan.org)
  • Before and after operation, the pain and functional improvement of ankle joint were evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS) score and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Association (AOFAS) score, and the activities of ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion were measured. (bvsalud.org)
  • These types of fractures can be very disabling. (aaos.org)
  • [ 3 ] The Ottawa Ankle Rules have been developed to predict the necessity of radiographs in acute ankle injuries, with the goal of protecting patients from unnecessary radiation exposure. (medscape.com)
  • The Ottawa ankle rules determine the necessity of obtaining x-rays in patients with acute ankle injuries. (wikipedia.org)
  • CONCLUSION: The OAR and OAFR are the most accurate decision rules for excluding fractures in the event of an acute ankle injury. (hanze.nl)
  • This test is employed to check the stability of the fracture to decide if surgery is necessary or not. (drormaor.com.au)
  • This test is ordered to determine the stability of the fracture under stress and decide on the need for surgery. (azbjsmc.com)
  • Ankle stability largely dictates non-operative vs. operative treatment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Typically evaluation begins with x-rays, which can provide information about the mechanism of injury, severity of injury, and stability of fracture. (wikipedia.org)
  • This article presents the first quantitative study of ankle cast stability and hypothesises that a newly proposed close contact cast (CCC) system provides similar biomechanical stability to standard casts (SC). (degruyter.com)
  • They suggest that more frequent re-application of CCC is likely required to maintain stability following resolution of swelling at the injury site. (degruyter.com)
  • The lower leg and foot constitute the ankle. (physio-pedia.com)
  • After discussing your medical history and how the injury occurred, your doctor will do a careful examination of your ankle, lower leg, and foot. (aaos.org)
  • This is a complete guide to injury claims with Universal Studios Florida in 2022 and beyond. (justinziegler.net)
  • 11] Nilsson G, Ageberg E, Ekdahl C, Eneroth M. Balance in single-limb stance after surgically treated ankle fractures: a 14-month follow-up. (degruyter.com)
  • 12] Nilsson G, Jonsson K, Ekdahl C, Eneroth M. Outcome and quality of life after surgically treated ankle fractures in patients 65 years or older. (degruyter.com)
  • The common method of treatment of ankle fractures is adequate rest, ice application, leg elevation, and medications to reduce swelling and pain. (justinlade.com.au)
  • Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. (sharecare.com)
  • Dr. Grannis has experience treating conditions like Tibial Fracture, Knee Fracture and Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. (sharecare.com)
  • For mild fractures , non-surgical treatment is advised and includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation of the foot. (oint.org)
  • More information online about surgical options for flat feet at https://slucare.edu/orthopedic-surgery/foot-and-ankle-surgery.php To schedule an appointment with a SLUCare physician, please call (314) 977-4440. (valleyfootankle.com)
  • Surgery may be required if the fracture is not healed completely by non-surgical treatment. (pdxfootandankle.com)
  • Surgical versus conservative interventions for treating ankle fractures in adults. (degruyter.com)
  • What are the Risks and Complications of an Ankle Fracture? (drormaor.com.au)
  • It can not only reduce wound complications, but also improve the quality of joint reduction of the ankle joint and distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. (bvsalud.org)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of ultrasonography to detect early stage supination-external rotation (SER) ankle syndesmosis injuries with a dynamic external rotational stress test. (bvsalud.org)
  • Injury 2017 Aug;48(8):1722. (epnet.com)
  • Of the 18,037 WC claims from 2001-2017 that were analyzed, 3,311 were serious injuries. (cdc.gov)
  • The number of injuries in the landscaping services industry have fallen since 2001, but the percent of injuries that are serious increased from 16% to 21% from 2001 to 2017. (cdc.gov)
  • When surgery is needed, it may require metal pins, screws, or plates to hold the bones in place as the fracture heals. (medlineplus.gov)
  • For more severe fractures , surgery will be required to align, reconstruct, or fuse the joints. (oint.org)
  • After ankle surgery, you will be instructed to avoid putting weight on the ankle by using crutches while walking for at least six weeks. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Rarely, surgery may result in incomplete healing of the fracture, which requires another surgery to repair. (drormaor.com.au)
  • Predictors of short-term functional outcome following ankle fracture surgery. (degruyter.com)
  • As a result, he suffered an ankle fracture requiring surgery. (schwebel.com)
  • Several fractures, which may require surgery. (aaos.org)
  • These fractures do not require surgery. (aaos.org)
  • That's why whenever possible, we treat foot and ankle disorders with conservative treatments, such as physical therapy or braces, before surgery. (lifespan.org)
  • Sports injuries can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. (justinlade.com.au)
  • We often see ankle fractures incurred through Impact in car and truck accidents or falls from a considerable height. (atlantainjurylawblog.com)
  • You may also wear a boot, which will allow you to put some weight on your ankle for walking. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Putting weight on your ankle too soon may mean the bones do not heal properly. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In some cases, you may not be able to put weight on your ankle for a few months, affecting your ability to walk, drive, play sports, and work. (aaos.org)