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what to do for relieving broken ankle pain?

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Pain: Try an ankle brace to limit movement.  Antiinflammatores for pain. If it gets real bad perhaps physical therapy and or a cortisone injection.

Question 2

what are the tests for broken ankle?

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

Question 3

what is the symptoms of a broken ankle!?

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Broken ankle : With any ankle injury you will develop swelling an pain. With a fracture you could see a black and blue around your heel.   Severe pain.   And in a severe case of a fracture ankle, it can be deformed    i recommended you see your doctor and get the ankle evaluated and xrayed to see the extent of your injury.

Question 4

describe the features of a broken ankle.?

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Let us try: Symptoms of an ankle fracture can be similar to those of ankle sprains (pain), though typically they are often more severe by comparison. It is exceedingly rare for the ankle joint to dislocate in the presence of ligamentous injury alone. Ecchymosis (brusing), or there may be an abnormal position, abnormal motion, or lack of motion..

Question 5

what are the common signs of a broken ankle?

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A positive x-ray: Pain, swelling, restircted ankle motion...

Question 6

what's the significance of having broken ankle?

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Cast or operation: Depending on the severity of the fracture, a broken ankle can be treated with immobilization in a cast, or may require surgery. Surgery is indicated when the joint is compromised and if there is a risk of an unstable joint.

Question 7

can you walk on a broken ankle?

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

Question 8

can i drive with a broken ankle?

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Not if it: Is on your driving foot you can't.

Question 9

can i safely walk on my broken ankle?

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Depends: This depends on the type of broken ankle you have and whether you can bear weight.  You will need to ask specifically to your doctor treating your injury what your limitations will be.

Question 10

can i walk on tiptoe with a broken ankle?

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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.

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