Is my ankle fractured if I can walk on it?

Is my ankle fractured if I can walk on it?

Many people assume that if you can put weight on the ankle then it isn’t broken, however, it is possible to walk on a broken ankle, particularly with a less severe fracture. If you’re concerned your ankle may be broken, we recommend contacting your doctor, who can conduct an examination or order and xray if necessary.

How do you tell if your ankle is fractured?

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

Will walking on a fractured ankle make it worse?

To heal properly, a bone fracture must be isolated from stress. Walking on an ankle with a hairline fracture will complicate healing. It may make the break bigger and require more intensive treatment to heal.

Can you fracture your ankle and not know it?

Can I really break my ankle and not know it? It may sound strange, but the answer is a resounding, Yes! While it seems like a broken bone is something you should be able to detect, the truth is that other ankle injuries share similar symptoms.