injuries and poisoning
Ankle Fractures
Treatment of Ankle Fractures
For most stable fractures, a walking boot or cast For unstable fractures, sometimes surgery to realign the broken bones For moststable ankle fractures(including avulsion fractures), doctors usually provide a walking boot or apply a cast, which is worn for about 6 weeks. A walking boot has Velcro fasteners and a rigid frame and shell to protect the foot from further injury. Stable ankle fractures usually heal well. surgery may be required. Usually, Surgery (ORIF) is done. In ORIF, the broken bone fragments are put back in place (reduced) and then held in place using devices such as metal wires, pins, screws, rods, and plates. After an unstable ankle fracture, the ankle may not be as strong as before. If the ankle is stable and the bone fragments are put back in place correctly, the fracture usually heals well. If the bone fragments do not remain in place, arthritis may develop, and the ankle may fracture again. 