Question 1

how would u treat grade 2/3 high ankle sprain? w/ extensive damage. 4x ligament/tendon tear, 2bone contusion, hairline fracture medial malleoius +more

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic: consultation: this is a serious injury. You will need  the ankle placed in an acrylic cast with follow up x-rays.

Question 2

i sprained my ankle 4 days ago and it is still quite swollen and very bruised. wondering if i should get it checked for a hairline fracture?

Accepted Answer

It all depends: Jody - it is certainly possible there is a small fracture.  Only a clinical exam and xray will tell for sure.  But 4 days is a very short time for it to be all better.  Bruising lasts 4-6 weeks for some injuries.

Question 3

i fractured my ankle a few years ago. didn't know it was broken and it was almost healed by the time i saw a dr. i went dancing recently. now having bad pain, hard to walk or put pressure on. pain is constant. is it a sprain or hairline fracture?

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: It is unlikely that you fractured your ankle, however given your history it can’t be ruled out!  I would see your Dr and get a thorough exam - probably an X-ray if it is not clear what the cause of the pain could be.  In the mean time try not to bear wt on the ankle and behave as if it “is “ fractured! I hope it’s not broken!

Question 4

how can you differentiate between a hairline fracture and a muscle sprain in the ankle?

Accepted Answer

Get an x-ray: This is a starting point. Sometimes additional studies such as a bone scan or MRI can show small cracks in the bone too small for normal x-rays.

Question 5

i have somehow injured my left ankle. i'm not sure if it is sprained, or there's a hairline fracture, as it's so painful even to bear weight on it or walk. i am limping very badly. it is very swollen, bruised and tender to the touch. please help me?

Accepted Answer

: I recommend you see someone there who can examine you and order an X-ray if indicated to see what is going on.

Question 6

how is a fracture different from a hairline fracture in the ankle?

Accepted Answer

No difference: A "hairline fracture" is a layman's term for a non-displaced fracture (a break in the bone, but the bone has not move out of position at all). All hairline fractures are fractures, but not all fractures are hairline fractures, as fractures are often times displaced due to the force of the injury and/or due to the muscle pull of the surrounding muscles.

Question 7

what are some of the symptoms of ankle bone hairline fracture?

Accepted Answer

Hairline fracture: Pain over bony area of injury, worsening pain on standing or working ankle, swelling, .

Question 8

should you get a cast if you have a worsening hairline fracture in your ankle?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Talk to your podiatrist or orthopedist if immobilization ( a cast, cam walker) and/or offloading (crutches) may be needed. Your doctor can talk about your treatment options.

Question 9

how long does a hairline fracture in the ankle take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends  on how it is treated. Probably 6 weeks.

Question 10

will a hairline fracture cause my ankle to swell and be tender?

Accepted Answer

It can...: ...Along with a more significant fracture, or soft tissue injury.

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Ankle sprain or hairline fracture

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How would u treat grade 2/3 high ankle sprain? w/ extensive damage. 4x ligament/tendon tear, 2bone contusion, hairline fracture medial malleoius +more

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I sprained my ankle 4 days ago and it is still quite swollen and very bruised. wondering if i should get it checked for a hairline fracture?

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I fractured my ankle a few years ago. didn't know it was broken and it was almost healed by the time i saw a dr. i went dancing recently. now having bad pain, hard to walk or put pressure on. pain is constant. is it a sprain or hairline fracture?

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How can you differentiate between a hairline fracture and a muscle sprain in the ankle?

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I have somehow injured my left ankle. i'm not sure if it is sprained, or there's a hairline fracture, as it's so painful even to bear weight on it or walk. i am limping very badly. it is very swollen, bruised and tender to the touch. please help me?

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How is a fracture different from a hairline fracture in the ankle?

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What are some of the symptoms of ankle bone hairline fracture?

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Should you get a cast if you have a worsening hairline fracture in your ankle?

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How long does a hairline fracture in the ankle take to heal?

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Will a hairline fracture cause my ankle to swell and be tender?

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