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Ankle fracture

Ankle fracture

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Ankle fracture describe a break or fracture of any of the bones of the ankle. This can be caused by falls, trauma, or twisting of the ankle. Patients with ankle fractures experience pain and swelling of the foot, and have difficulty bearing any weight on the affected leg.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Fracture • Foot and ankle injuries

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Foot, Leg

Symptoms

Ankle swelling
Swollen foot
Ankle pain

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Ankle fracture

Surgery

Open reduction
4.2
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Closed reduction
3.5
45 reviews

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