Question 1

could it be bad to be on crutches with a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

No: Keeping pressure off the area will help in the healing process.

Question 2

should it be okay to walk on my broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

Have you seen the Dr: If you have a broken ankle, i hope that that was already evaluated by a foot/ankle specialist.  Depending on the type of break (fracture) and how long the condition has been treated, will dictate if it is safe to walk.  Fractures typically take 6-8 weeks to heal.  Without knowing what kind of break you have, you need to have the doctor that diagnosed your condition re-evaluate it and advise.

Question 3

can you walk on a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

Broken Ankle: No you shouldn't walk on it if you want it to heal the correct way and not prolong the healing.

Question 4

can i walk on tiptoe with a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

If hurts=NO: Pain is a sign that there is a problem. A "broken" ankle initially requires casting or bracing with altered weight bearing (crutches). As the fracture become more stable due to healing you can place more weight on it . Toe touch walking in the first step in progress weight bearing as tolerated.

Question 5

how can i relieve swelling on a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression , elevation.

Question 6

i had screws and a plate installed after a broken ankle 7 weeks ago.  if i hit my ankle on something can the plate be dislodged?

Accepted Answer

Ankle fracture: it is highly unlikely that you could dislodge the plate in your ankle from bumping it

Question 7

telltale signs of a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pain, swelling, difficulty standing and walking.

Question 8

how can you treat a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

Cast or boot: Depending on the type of injury, you may be offered a cast or more likely a boot. For the first few weeks, you will be non weightbearing until the healing starts. After a while, when a callus is formed, gradual return to weight bearing will be done. This will depend on the type of fracture and your progress in healing.

Question 9

broken ankle painful 2 years later?

Accepted Answer

Get exam: You need to have an exam to see if it is arthritis or even more remotely an non complete union of the fracture.

Question 10

what are the tests for broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

Diagnositic test: The first line of diagnostic test is an x-ray.

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