Intense pain and swelling in your ankle joint after an accident can be a warning sign of an ankle fracture. At Family Foot & Ankle Center, diagnostic testing is available on-site to identify broken ankle bones in adults and children. The board-qualified foot and ankle surgeons offer bracing, casting, and other nonsurgical fracture treatments to help your bone heal correctly. They also specialize in minimally invasive surgery to stabilize and repair severe ankle fractures. Call the Upland, California, office today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for symptoms of an ankle fracture or book an appointment online.

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What causes an ankle fracture?

An ankle fracture is a break in the tibia, fibula, or talus, the three bones that make up the ankle joint.

If you have a nondisplaced ankle fracture, it means the broken bones are still in proper alignment. A displaced fracture describes broken bones that separate into two or more pieces that move out of their original position.

Ankle fractures can be caused by traumatic injuries to the ankle from falls, kicks, or car accidents. You might also suffer an ankle fracture if you roll or twist your ankle while walking or running.

If you have osteoporosis, a degenerative disease that weakens your bones, you’re at increased risk of stress fractures from repetitive movements and overuse of your foot and ankles.

Family Foot & Ankle Center provides comprehensive care for ankle fractures in adults and children. The experienced physicians use advanced imaging technology to identify the placement of the fracture and create a treatment plan to support the healing of your ankle joint.

What are the symptoms of an ankle fracture?

An ankle fracture can cause symptoms immediately after a traumatic event or hours later. These symptoms can include:

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Tenderness
  • Temperature changes in the foot
  • Difficulty bearing weight on the ankle joint

You could also notice a deformity in the broken bone beneath the skin. If you have an open fracture, the bone will protrude through the skin, and you’ll suffer intense pain and a bleeding wound.

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Family Foot & Ankle Center if you have symptoms of an ankle fracture. The team offers in-office X-rays to evaluate the fracture and determine the treatment you need.

How is an ankle fracture treated?

Family Foot & Ankle Center provides nonsurgical therapies for minor fractures and stress fractures in the ankle joint. Your treatment can include bracing or casting to stabilize your ankle joint while the bones heal naturally.

If you suffer a displaced or open fracture, the providers can perform minimally invasive surgery to stabilize and repair the broken bone.

Physical therapy could be necessary after your ankle joint heals to improve your range of motion and muscle strength. The providers can also recommend ways to prevent additional fractures when playing sports or doing other strenuous physical activities.

Call Family Foot & Ankle Center today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation of symptoms of an ankle fracture or book an appointment online.