What are some of the symptoms of a broken or sprained ankle?

Varies: Symptoms of a broken ankle and a sprained ankle are very similar. They both include pain, swelling, bruising, and limited walking. A broken ankle has the additional symptom of severe pain on weight bearing and thus typically one with a broken ankle will not put any weight on that foot or ankle.

Ankle fracturesprain: Both have pain and a history of injury. A fracture is most commonly confirmed on x-rays.

Symptoms: Both may present with swelling, pain, ecchymosis (black and blue color changes), and difficulty walking or putting weight on the ankle. An x-ray is useful to determine the diagnosis.