Question 1

is there an effective way to determine if you fractured your ankle?

Accepted Answer

Get an xray: An x-ray of the ankle and an examination by a foot/ankle specialist will determine if you have a fracture.

Question 2

fractured ankle. whats recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A fractured ankle has varying degrees of severity. If you had a mild fracture and did not require surgery it might be a little as 3 months. If you had surgery and your fracture was severe you'll probably need 6 months to a year to recover.

Question 3

i think i fractured ankle. any advice?

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Fractured ankle: If you think you broke your ankle then do not walk on that leg and you need to see a doctor for an xray.

Question 4

what does a fractured ankle look like?

Accepted Answer

Swollen: Signs of a fractured ankle are swelling, pain on weightbearing and fracture line seen on plain x-rays or if a compression fracture or stress reaction/fracture edema (internal bone swelling) on an mri.

Question 5

could my fractured ankle be healed faster?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: A bone stimulator will help to shorten the healing time but is not used primarly unless there are other medical problems deterring healing.

Question 6

how can you heal a fractured ankle at home?

Accepted Answer

Ankle fracture : Fracture needs to be immobilized in cast or walking brace.  There are different kinds if ankle fractures - some require surgery to heal properly.

Question 7

how long can a fractured ankle take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on several factors.  If the fracture ends are in good alignment, a normal healthy person may heal in 6-8 weeks.  If there is gapping of the fracture or if the patient has certain medical conditions that delay healing, the time until fracture union will be prolonged.

Question 8

how long can it take for a fractured ankle to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the injury area and how it is treated.

General would be 6-8 weeks.

Question 9

i may have a fractured or broken ankle. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

"Fracture" = "Broken: however you need an absolute diagnosis of WHERE and HOW SERIOUS  since ankle fractures vary from rather "simple" AVULSION fractures (Bad "sprain") to MALLEOLAR fractures (requiring advanced treatment.  FIRST THINGS FIRST...go to urgent care or your GP or Hospital ER for an XRAY!!!
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 10

are there ways to make my fractured ankle feel better?

Accepted Answer

Couple: Keep the foot elevated and take medication as prescribed.

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