Symptoms of ankle fracture
(HealthDay News) -- An ankle injury may be difficult to diagnose as a sprain or fracture, but any obvious ankle injury should be evaluated by a doctor.
Symptoms of a fractured ankle include:
- immediate and severe pain
- bruising
- swelling
- injury is tender to the touch
- inability to put weight on the ankle
- the bone appears deformed or out of place.
Attribution: -- Diana Kohnle
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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First published: 10/26/2012
Last updated: 10/26/2012