Ankle fracture

An ankle fracture occurs when the ankle joint is broken. It is a very common injury, it can happen during a car accident or by a simple misstep or a fall, so many people confuse it with a sprained ankle.
The treatment for an ankle fracture depends on the exact location and severity of the fracture. An ankle with a severe fracture may require surgery through which plates, rods or screws can be implanted in the fractured bone to maintain a proper position during healing.