Rivera Foot and Ankle

Ankle Fracture

Treatment

1. Leave Protruding Bone Alone.- If a bone has broken through the skin, don't push it back into place. Cover the area with a clean bandage and seek immediate medical attention.
2. Stop Bleeding.- Apply steady, direct pressure with a cloth for 15 minutes and elevate the wound. If blood soaks through, apply another cloth over the first and seek immediate medical attention.
3. Control Swelling.- Remove ankle bracelets or toe rings.

Sprain in the Ankle

Symptoms

When an ankle is injured with a sprain, tendon injury, or fracture, inflammation occurs. Blood vessels become "leaky" and allow fluid to ooze into the soft tissue surrounding the joint.

My Ankle Sprain

Possible Causes

Ligaments, which provide the connection between the bones of the ankle, are injured when more than normal stretching force is applied to them. This happens most commonly when the foot is turned inward or inverted. This kind of injury can happen in the following ways:

Ankle Sprain

Overview

The ankle joint, which connects the foot with the lower leg, is injured often. An unnatural twisting motion can happen when the foot is planted awkwardly, when the ground is uneven, or when an unusual amount of force is applied to the joint.