Broken Ankle |
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DESCRIPTION
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If you break one of the bones in your ankle, you're in for many weeks of discomfort and inconvenience. However, with the right treatment and care, you can expect a full recovery.
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CAUSES
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Common causes of ankle fractures include falls, car accidents, and sports injuries. They also can occur when you turn your ankle.
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SYMPTOMS
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The fracture can be expected to cause pain, swelling, soreness, problems moving your leg and foot, weakness, numbness, tingling, and bruising.
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CARE
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Immediately If... Your cast gets damaged or breaks. Your skin or toenails below the injury turn blue or grey, or begin to feel cold or numb. There is a bad smell from your cast. There are new stains coming from under the cast.
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