How do you know if you have a broken ankle?

How do you know if you have a broken ankle?

Immediate, throbbing pain. Swelling. Bruising. Tenderness. Deformity. Difficulty or pain with walking or bearing weight.

How do you tell if your ankle is broken or sprained?

While swelling is a symptom of both injuries, if your ankle looks clearly “off,” it’s most likely because a bone is broken. Does your ankle feel numb? With a sprain, you feel pain. But if you have numbness or tingling, your ankle is most likely broken.

Can you wiggle your toes with a broken ankle?

Can you move your toes if your ankle is broken? This is a common myth that has circulated. Some people think that, if your ankle is broken, you will not be able to wiggle your toes. While this can sometimes be true, oftentimes, you may have a fractured ankle but can still wiggle your toes.

How do you rule out a broken ankle?

X-rays. Most ankle fractures can be visualized on X-rays. Bone scan. A bone scan can help your doctor diagnose fractures that don’t show up on X-rays. Computerized tomography (CT). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

What does a fractured ankle feel like?

When you experience an ankle fracture, it could feel similar to an ankle sprain. In fact, sometimes you are even able to weight bear with limited discomfort. A more serious ankle fracture often result in the inability to bear weight and can necessitate surgery.

How do I know if my ankle pain is serious?

Have severe pain or swelling. Have an open wound or severe deformity. Have signs of infection, such as redness, warmth and tenderness in the affected area or a fever greater than 100 F (37.8 C). Cannot put weight on your foot.