Fracture of the Ankle Unspecified

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the ankle (unspecified).
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the ankle
  • Swelling in the ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the ankle
  • Bruising
  • Ankle instability
Causes:
  • Twisting ankle
  • Trip or fall
  • Direct blow
Treatment:
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening