What is the difference between an ankle sprain and fracture?

Huge: A fracture means a bone is broken. A sprain does not involve the bone but the soft tissues around the bones that support them - muscles tendons ligaments. A fracture requires casting or immobilization, sometimes surgery. A sprain may often heal on its own or with minimal anti-inflammatory medication or rest. A severe sprain can present similarly to a fracutre but there is no bone break.

Many possible signs: Twisting ones’ ankle can lead to a sprained ankle. Often times, this may result in ligament or tendon injuries which may lead to ankle bruising, swelling, pain, and possibly instability. An x-ray of the foot and ankle will be able to assist in differentiating a sprain form a fracture.