How can i assess an ankle injury?

Couple of ways to do: It: 1: see your pcp ; follow his/her instructions; 2: trying pain meds/ice/wrap/elevation for a couple of days would be helpful, if not, you need to see your pcp for possible onward referral to an orthopod.

Severity of injury: Assessment of ankle injury is a function of 1. Amount of force incurred at impact. Amount of pain , swelling. Amount ones pain changes with weight bearing , whether or not ones ankle feels loose or unstable. Length of time all the above takes to resolve