Ankle fractures can develop by twisting injuries of ankle or direct fall or impact. These are bony injuries involving lower ends of leg bones (tibia & fibula).
Symptoms
Pain
Swelling
Difficulty in bearing weight
Deformed ankle
Bruises
Open wound
Risk factors and Causes
It is usually caused by twisting injury of ankle but can be caused by direct impact.

High impact sports
Missed steps while walking
Osteoporosis

Ankle fractures can develop by twisting injuries of ankle or direct fall or impact. These are bony injuries involving lower ends of leg bones (tibia & fibula).

Symptoms
Pain
Swelling
Difficulty in bearing weight
Deformed ankle
Bruises
Open wound
Risk factors and Causes
It is usually caused by twisting injury of ankle but can be caused by direct impact.

High impact sports
Missed steps while walking
Osteoporosis
Falls
Accidents
Diagnosis
X ray – most of fractures can be diagnosed by simple x ray in desired views
MRI- may be needed to diagnose associated ligament injury
CT scan – may be needed in few patients for diagnosis and surgical planning