Is my ankle fractured if I can walk on it?

Many people assume that if you can put weight on the ankle then it isn’t broken, however, it is possible to walk on a broken ankle, particularly with a less severe fracture. If you’re concerned your ankle may be broken, we recommend contacting your doctor, who can conduct an examination or order and xray if necessary.

How serious is an ankle fracture?

Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle) Broken ankles are painful and temporarily disabling. If a fractured ankle is not properly treated, it can lead to significant, long-term complications and debility.

Can a ankle fracture heal on its own?

Although minor fractures can heal on their own, more serious fractures will require surgery. If you’ve experienced a fracture in your foot and/or ankle, you’ll need to be treated by an orthopaedic surgeon who has knowledge of the intricate workings of the bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles of the foot and ankle.

Do you need a cast for a fractured ankle?

A broken bone must be immobilized so that it can heal. In most cases, this requires a special boot or a cast.

What happens if you leave a broken ankle untreated?

When a bone fracture is untreated, it can result in either a nonunion or a delayed union. In the former case, the bone doesn’t heal at all, which means that it will remain broken. As a result, swelling, tenderness, and pain will continue to worsen over time.

What does a hairline fracture in the ankle feel like?

What are the symptoms of a hairline fracture? The most common symptom of a hairline fracture is pain. This pain can gradually get worse over time, especially if you don’t stop weight-bearing activity. Pain is usually worse during activity and lessens during rest.

How long will my fractured ankle hurt?

Your Recovery Your doctor fixed a broken (fractured) bone without surgery. You can expect the pain from the bone to get much better almost right after the procedure. But you may have some pain for 2 to 3 weeks and mild pain for up to 6 weeks after surgery.

Which is more painful sprain or fracture?

Sprains. Sprains can be extremely painful, and are easy to confuse as a break. Many times, they are more painful than a fracture, which has been confirmed by science.

What is the recovery time for ankle fractures?

The prognosis for ankle fractures is good to fair. The recovery time for a broken ankle for most patients is 4-8 weeks for the bones to heal, and several months to regain full range of motion of the ankle joint. Severe fractures such as those requiring surgery will take more time to heal.

What is the most common ankle fracture?

Physical therapy is usually needed to restore as much function as possible after the fracture has healed. A tibia/fibula (tib/fib) fracture is a common fracture of the ankle bones. The tibia (shin bone) and fibula (bone on the outside part of your ankle) are located in the lower leg and help form part of your ankle joint.

How do you cast a broken ankle?

Doctors usually place a splint on the injured ankle for a few days to 2 weeks until the swelling decreases around the joint. The type of fracture and the stability of the fractured joint will determine the type of splint (cast or walking boot) that will be used, or whether surgery is needed.

What is a stress fracture in the ankle?

(Also known as/Synonyms) What is Stress Fracture of the Ankle? (Definition/Background Information) Stress Fractures of the Ankle are small microfractures of the bone, associated with repetitive force and overuse of the extremity (feet), caused by activities, such as long-distance running or gymnastics

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