Question 1

what are symptoms of broken ankle bones compared to just a bad sprain?

Accepted Answer

Both hearts: The symptoms of both pain and deformity discolored skin, but when you examine the person with broken bones he will have tenderness were the bone broken were is no ligament, of course the x-ray will help. Good luck.

Question 2

what are the consequences of leaving a broken ankle bone untreated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Disfigurement, inability to walk, non healing.

Question 3

hello: 
i was a broken ankle bone, specifically in the talus before 90 days now can i put my body weight and i walk on the ground, what do you think

Accepted Answer

Physical Restrctions: The answer to this question much come from your orthopedic physician as he know the severity of the injury and the healing process.

Question 4

burning top of foot near big toe where stretched nerve years ago after broken ankle. also bone spurs in ball of foot. what to do for burning pain?

Accepted Answer

See a Podiatrist: Rest, ice, elevate and ibruprofen.
Recommend you see a podiatrist, so they can evaluate further.

Question 5

how would an orthopedic surgeon fix a broken ankle, where then bone splintered and fragments of bone are floating in the muscle? (idk how to explain)

Accepted Answer

Span the splinters..: Usually we place a plate with screws or a rod across the area of splintering and secure the bone above and below. If necessary we can then repair the smaller pieces with individual screws where possible.

Question 6

if there were no doctors around, how would you deal with a broken ankle or any other bone?

Accepted Answer

List: 1. Immobilze the bone and joint above and below it
2. Elevate and ice initially
3. Reduce the bone (straighten them out)
4. Use pain as your guide as to when to put weight on or use the extremity that is injured (crutches for an ankle)
5. Get to a doctor  ;-).

Question 7

broken ankle heard it go pop then no pain. is this bad the docs are waiting for my bone to set to put a cst on. did it set in place or break more??

Accepted Answer

Sorry difficult to: understand your exact question, but if you have a broken bone, you will have to go see your orthopaedic surgeon, and make sure you are compliant with any recommended treatment(s), including weightbearing recommendations, etc. If you have any questions with the treatment recommendation (which varies depending on fracture type), make sure to ask your orthopaedic surgeon before leaving his/her office

Question 8

is is possible to have bone crumbling long term after a broken ankle? mine was broken in 3 places.

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you had an intraarticular fx if possible that you are developing osteoarthritis of the ankle joint(crumbling bone", this occur very often when fx was commminuted(multiple pieces).

Question 9

2 months ago i fell and sprained my ankle no broken bones just a cut but it still swells why?

Accepted Answer

The swelling: may indicate a partial ligament tear.  Sounds like an MRI may be indicated.. Start with an in person visit to your Primary Care Provider!

Question 10

hi, i had a broken ankle cast placed on my leg on 6days ago, is it safe to masturbate, or will/ does masturbating affect my bone healing process and time. please advise?

Accepted Answer

: Masturbation will not interfere with the healing for your broken ankle.
Wish you good health!

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What are symptoms of broken ankle bones compared to just a bad sprain?

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What are the consequences of leaving a broken ankle bone untreated?

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Hello: i was a broken ankle bone, specifically in the talus before 90 days now can i put my body weight and i walk on the ground, what do you think

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Burning top of foot near big toe where stretched nerve years ago after broken ankle. also bone spurs in ball of foot. what to do for burning pain?

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How would an orthopedic surgeon fix a broken ankle, where then bone splintered and fragments of bone are floating in the muscle? (idk how to explain)

A member asked:

If there were no doctors around, how would you deal with a broken ankle or any other bone?

A member asked:

Broken ankle heard it go pop then no pain. is this bad the docs are waiting for my bone to set to put a cst on. did it set in place or break more??

A member asked:

Is is possible to have bone crumbling long term after a broken ankle? mine was broken in 3 places.

A member asked:

2 months ago i fell and sprained my ankle no broken bones just a cut but it still swells why?

A member asked:

Hi, i had a broken ankle cast placed on my leg on 6days ago, is it safe to masturbate, or will/ does masturbating affect my bone healing process and time. please advise?

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