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Are ankle fractures always painful?
A broken ankle may be more painful. Right after the injury, you may or may not be able to walk or place weight on the ankle. It depends on the type and cause of the fracture (motor vehicle accident versus a fall, for example). You may or may not have severe bruising and swelling.
Can an ankle fracture not hurt?
If there is no pain with walking, an ankle fracture is highly unlikely. Soreness with walking but the ability to walk normally suggests a contusion or sprain of the ankle. However, if you cannot stand on the ankle, an evaluation is warranted to rule out a broken ankle or ankle fracture.
Can you break your ankle in 3 places?
A trimalleolar fracture is a type of ankle fracture. It happens when you fracture three different areas in your ankle called the malleoli. These bones, called the medial, lateral, and posterior malleoli, stick out somewhat at your ankle.
How long will my ankle hurt after a fracture?
The ligaments are then often torn too, and cartilage may be damaged. The foot and ankle become swollen, painful and can no longer hold any weight. It takes several days or weeks for the swelling to go down completely, and can take months for the ankle joint to fully recover from the fracture.
Why is my fractured ankle still swollen?
Swelling is a normal component of the healing process. However, excessive swelling can be harmful or indicative of overuse/irritation to the injured area. Typically, with swelling we recommend frequent icing. Ice for 15-20 minutes at a time multiple times a day (2-3 minimum).
What is the most common ankle fracture?
Lateral malleolus fractures This is the most common ankle fracture, and it involves your fibula alone. This type of fracture is on the outside of your ankle, which is the area that’s under the most stress, whether you’re just walking or running and pivoting.
Is ankle Orif major surgery?
Generally, ORIF is an urgent surgery. Your doctor might recommend ORIF if your bone: breaks in multiple places.
How do I know my ankle fracture is healing?
Signs Your Broken Bone Is Healing
- What You Experience During Healing. The following steps are what you will go through as your broken bone is healing:
- Pain Decreases.
- Range of Motion Increases.
- Swelling Goes Down.
- Bruising Subsides.
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What’s the worst ankle fracture?
People who sustain a trimalleolar ankle fracture also have a bone injury at the back of the tibia (posterior malleolus fracture) near the ankle joint. 3 Often this does not change the treatment from that of a bimalleolar ankle fracture.
How long should you stay off a fractured ankle?
It takes around six to 10 weeks to recover from a broken ankle. During this time, you will probably need to wear a cast or boot. Most people are able to walk normally again and resume their daily activities by around three months.
How can you prevent an ankle fracture?
Wear proper shoes. Use hiking shoes on rough terrain.
What to do after an ankle fracture?
Walking. Because the ankle and foot have been immobile for some time,strengthening the muscles that support the ankle and loosening up tight ligaments and muscles is necessary.