Symptoms of sprained ankle vs. a fracture to worry about?

Pain: Can be difficult to differentiate by symptoms alone. Continued pain, swelling, deformity, inability to weight bear may indicate a fracture, but can also occur with a more severe sprain. Get examined by a specialist, and an xray may be required.

Same symptoms: Pain, swelling, bruising, instability.

Sprain vs fracture: Best to get a radiography and evaluation. Your podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon will take care of this for you.