Guide To Recovering From A Fractured Ankle

Splint Or Cast The Injury

Ankle fractures require proper evaluation by a medical professional, typically an orthopedic surgeon or an emergency room physician. Fractured ankles are typically not possible to diagnose without radiographic imaging such as an x-ray, MRI or CT scan. Only a highly trained professional should determine whether to splint or cast the injury after proper physical evaluation and imaging. Stable ankle fractures, typically those involving one bone and select impact, can be completely healed with the use of a cast or splint. While a medical professional may make the process seem simple, the technique, the cast or splint used greatly impacts healing. Improper alignment of the fracture results in inadequate healing and is likely to inhibit a return to full function.

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