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Ankle Fractures
Get Back On Your Feet Again With G2 Orthopedics
Because your ankles support your body weight and play an essential role in your mobility, any injury to these complex structures can be painful and even debilitating. Often, fractures in the ankle can be caused by overuse or trauma. Due to the complexity of the ankle, there are many ways in which a fracture can occur. Thankfully, G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is uniquely qualified to provide treatment options designed just for you.
Ankle Fractures
An ankle fracture is an injury to one or more of the ankle bones. This can occur from rolling your ankle or a direct impact to an ankle bone such as with a bad fall. The severity of the fracture will depend on how many of the ankle bones are affected by the injury. Fractures are common for people of all ages, particularly athletes such as soccer players and pointe dancers who have a higher risk of rolling their ankles.
Treatment Options for Ankle Fractures
Treatment options for any given ankle fracture will depend entirely upon the individual patient’s case. There are multiple factors that impact the proper treatment of an ankle fracture, such as the amount of fracture displacement, a patient’s level of activity, and overall health. In the majority of cases the x-ray is all that is needed to make a treatment decision. Imaging such as MRI or CT scans may be ordered in special circumstances.
It is important to discuss your options with your surgeon directly after a fracture is identified to ensure you receive the best possible treatment for your injury. In some instances, fractures may be treated with a cast or boot and crutches. In others, surgical repair may be the proper course treatment for you.
