Ankle fractures are the second-most common fracture after distal radius fractures. The incidence is between 0.1 to 0.2 percent of the population per year. Approximately one-quarter of these occur in the elderly. This rate is increasing as elderly...
A broken ankle is a serious and painful injury. Many different types of fracture patterns may be seen in ankle injuries, and all contribute to mobility concerns, potential healing problems and the potential for lengthy recovery.
The ankle joint, like many others in the human body, is a rugged yet complex joint. When broken, the ankle can be extremely painful and mobility can be restricted to great extents. There are several bones that comprise the ankle joint, and...
Ankle fractures and dislocations are a common injury that are treated by orthopaedic surgeons, emergency room physicians, and family physicians. The three bones that make up the ankle joint include the fibula, tibia and talus. These bones can be...
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 1 million people visited emergency rooms due to an ankle injury in 2003. Ankle fracture describes a wide range of injuries; a child twists her ankle sustaining a fracture or a...
