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Medical Conditions - Ankle Fracture

An ankle fracture is a broken bone in the ankle joint caused by a fall, twisting or direct impact. Symptoms include discomfort, Inflammation, and difficulty walking. Treatment usually involves immobilization, pain management, and physical therapy, and surgery may be necessary in severe cases.

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How to manage ankle fracture in uncontrolled diabetes?

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What is the treatment for forefoot fracture?

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When is the ideal time to do surgery of a broken outer ankle bone?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have seen both of your X-rays. The first one shows clear-cut subluxation of the ankle joint with fracture.

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Is surgery recommended for my daughter's ankle injury?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Surgery is not recommended for sprains in a 14-year-old patient, as most injuries tend to heal on their own.

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How to treat swollen and achy ankle bones after an injury?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting icliniq, and sorry to hear about your injury. It is unlikely that the described injury has caused a fracture.

How to overcome the pain caused by a broken limb?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You need to take off the cast and get a fresh X-ray done.

Can ankle fractures that involve fibula heal without surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have seen the X-rays and understand the pattern of the fracture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

What findings does an X-ray of a fractured ankle reveal?

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