Ankle Fractures
A broken ankle is also known as an ankle fracture. This means that one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are broken.
A fractured ankle can range from:
- A simple break in one bone, which may not stop you from walking, to
- Several fractures, which may require surgery. These types of fractures can be very disabling. 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.
Although ankle fractures can occur in people of all ages, they typically happen more often in adults; in fact, they are the fourth most common type of fracture in adults.
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