Thursday, July 19, 2012

Telling the Difference between an Ankle Sprain and an Ankle Break


Steps to differentiating between a sprain and a break:
1. First, ask the injured person how they became injured. If a cracking noise was involved, this is most likely the sign of a break. However, a tearing or poping noise is more likely to be a sprain.
2. Next, look at the joint. If there is swelling and if the joint looks crooked or lumpy, this could signal a break.
3. Ask if the person has numbness, as this is a sign of a break.
4. Inquire about the severity of the pain. Severe pain is more closely associated with a break whereas discomfort is more associated with a sprain.
5. Then, have the person move the joint. If the ankle is extremely painful, but is still able to move, this is most likely a sprain. However, if the ankle cannot move at all, it is a break.
6. Try applying weight to the joint. If you cannot apply any weight, the ankle is broken.
7. Finally, have the ankle x-rayed by a doctor to double check that you do not have any fractures in bones in the the foot.
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  1. UnknownJuly 30, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    good simple comparisons between a sprain and a break. Wether it is a break or a sprain it is always best to have it check out.
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  2. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    These are some good steps to finding out if how bad your ankle injury. Also check out http://www.pulled-muscle.com/sprained-ankle if you want some information on ankle sprains.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 29, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    Good points mentioned here.I have severe Ankle sprain problem.Please suggest some exercise!Regards:urticaria

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  4. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    I too had a such painful experience of Ankle Break.It took me nearly 8 months to recover.Thanks to my Doctor who treated me at first stage before it could turn severe.Regards:firstseofirm

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    We should see to doctor when there is severe pain in muscle and ankle is swollen.
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  7. UnknownMay 28, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    You got possibilities here. First, ice your ankles after you run. See if that helps. You might want to ease up on the distances you run.
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