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- Including ankle sprains and fractures:
- Ligaments are like ropes that connect bones
together. When the ligaments in the bones of the
ankle are injured, this is called an ankle sprain.
The injury is usually a tear in the ligament. This
commonly occurs after a twist injury of the ankle, in
which the foot is inverted underneath the ankle.
- An ankle fracture occurs when the
bones in the ankle are broken (or
cracked).
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- Lessening of sensation in the ankle
- Ankle pain
- Painful to bear weight on the ankle
- Ankle is bruised or swollen
- Tenderness of the
ankle
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- X-Ray check if fracture is
suspected
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- Ice for first 24-48 hours
- Ace wrap for support
- If moderate-to-severe, use crutches
to avoid bearing weight
- Pain medications
- If fracture is present,
immobilization and orthopedic evaluation is needed
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