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Ankle Fractures Are More than Just Sprains
from:For many years, people didn't fully understand what fractures were. In fact, they often thought they were less serious than a broken bone, when they are actually one in the same. You would hear people make comments like, "well at least it's only a fracture and nothing is broken." Because of these mistaken beliefs, many fractures took twice as long to heal, as they should have because they were not given the proper treatment or taken seriously enough.
Ankle fractions are often not taken seriously enough either. The ankle is the part of our leg that supports most of the weight of our body so any injury to the ankle should be taken seriously, specifically ankle fractures. An ankle fracture in either a complete or a partial break of the bone in the ankle. Ankle fractures can be less serious injuries like a small piece of bone being stripped or pulled or they may be serious where the fibula or tibia re shattered quite severely. The most common cause of ankle fractures are the ankle being twisted or rolled either outward or inward. Both of these instances can cause instant and sometimes severe pain. Without proper medical attention, we have no way of knowing the severity of the break so we may be doing further damage to a very important part of the body. Many people mistake ankle sprains for ankle fractures, but they are very different and require different treatment as well as early treatment. Ankle sprains and ankle fractures can occur at the same time, which is why it is paramount that the patient seeks medical treatment as soon as possible.
Symptoms of ankle fractures can be just a few or many. Some of the more common symptoms are pain at the ankle or possibly right up to the knee, swelling on just the ankle or possibly the entire leg, bruising shortly after the injury, inability to walk or very difficult, difference of appearance from the uninjured ankle and a bone sticking out of the skin, which requires immediate attention.
It is very important to see a doctor as soon as you possibly can. However, if you can't get to the hospital right away, there are a few things you can do to help. This method of home treatment is considered the R.I.C.E. method:
• Rest-It is important to stay off the ankle to prevent further damage
• Ice- Apply ice over a towel to the ankle to prevent or reduce the pain and swelling. Never apply the ice directly on your skin.
• Compression- Either wear a compression stocking or wrap it in an elastic bandage to prevent swelling.
• Elevation- Keep the entire foot elevated to prevent or reduce swelling.
Fibula Fractures News
Insider: Jeff Niemann Fractures Fibula - ESPN Florida
 CBSSports.com (blog) | Insider: Jeff Niemann Fractures Fibula ESPN Florida Initially, the injury was called an ankle contusion; however, x-rays later revealed a small fracture of the right fibula. While no official timetable has been set, Niemann will miss a considerable amount of time. This latest injury will land Niemann on ... Niemann fractures leg in Rays' win over Jays Rays LHP Jeff Niemann out 4-6 weeks with fractured fibula Jeff Niemann: Niemann (fibula) likely to miss a few months |
Broken, not beaten - Townsville Bulletin
 Brisbane Times | Broken, not beaten Townsville Bulletin Medical staff were quick to reassure the giant Cowboys back-rower yesterday after X-rays revealed he had suffered identical tibia and fibula fractures to the left leg which prematurely ended his 2011 NRL campaign. Unlike last year, where his leg healed ... X-rays confirm double break for Sims Cowboys star Tariq Sims aims for a finals return after breaking leg in win ... |
Rays' Jeff Niemann to miss 6-8 weeks with fractured fibula - SportingNews.com
 CBC.ca | Rays' Jeff Niemann to miss 6-8 weeks with fractured fibula SportingNews.com Tampa Bay Rays righthander Jeff Niemann will be sidelined at least 6-8 weeks because of a small fracture just above his right ankle, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Niemann was hit in the leg by a comebacker to the mound in the first inning in ... Tampa Bay Rays - TeamReport Rays notes: Maddon likes what he's seeing from Davis Alex Cobb Will Replace Jeff Niemann In Rays' Rotation |
Tampa Bay Rays trade for Phillies minor-league veteran Rich Thompson to add ... - Tampabay.com
 Tampabay.com | Tampa Bay Rays trade for Phillies minor-league veteran Rich Thompson to add ... Tampabay.com To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Jeff Niemann (right fibula fracture) was moved to the 60-day disabled list, pushing his return date back to July 14. Rays executive VP Andrew Friedman said they had to go outside the organization, with OF Desmond ... Rays add outfield depth, deal for Thompson |
Bacary Sagna Fractures His Leg, Will Miss the European Championships - Bleacher Report
 UEFA.com | Bacary Sagna Fractures His Leg, Will Miss the European Championships Bleacher Report As if things could not get any worse for Arsenal fans after today's disappointing 3-3 draw with Norwich, Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Bacary Sagna broke his right fibula during the match. Not only will Sagna miss Arsenal's remaining Premier League ... Luckless Sagna suffers another leg fracture HORROR BLOW ... Bacary Sagna howls out in pain after breaking his leg Sagna breaks leg, misses EUROs |