Broken Ankle WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Broken Ankle
An ankle joint is made up of the tibia, fibula, and talus.1 These bones are susceptible to stress, stubbing, twisting, and trauma.2 A broken ankle can affect one or more bones, as well as injure the surrounding connecting tissues (ligaments.)3
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- There is an increase in the number and severity of broken ankles in the past 30 years due in part to a more active and older population.3
- Symptoms are severe pain, deformity, and protrusion of bone fragments.2
- Anyone with a broken ankle must discuss the treatment plan with an orthopedic doctor.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedicineHealth: Ankle Fracture
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mayo Clinic: Broken ankle/broken foot
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): Broken Ankle
- ↑ About.com: Information about treatment of a broken ankle
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- Contributor: Martin Dela Cruz, RMT
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Martin Dela Cruz, RMT
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: ANKLE FRACTURE
- Last update: Mar. 10, 2009
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