Fractures

An ankle fracture may involve two joints of the ankle:

• Ankle joint – where the tibia, fibula, and talus meet
• Syndesmosis joint – the joint between the tibia and fibula

Causes:

• Fall
• Twisting injuries
• Road traffic accident

Symptoms

• Pain,
• Swelling
• Inability to stand or walk
• Lack of movement
• Joint deformity

• X-rays
• CT scan
• MRI

Treatment

Non-Surgical

Undisplaced fractures especially old people are treated in conservatively

• Immobilization – cast
• Medication – analgesics

Surgical

Displaced fractures and compound fractures are treated surgically

• Open reduction and internal fixation with Screws, Plates and Wires.