One of the more common types of injuries we rehabilitate as physical therapists are ankle fractures. We see these as a result of a wide range of mechanisms, from slip and falls on ice to rolling ...

Broken ankles may involve one or more of the three bones of the ankle joint—the tibia, fibula, and talus. There are different types of ankle fractures—lateral malleolus and bimalleolar fractures, for ...

Whether it's the result of a slip on the ice or some other type of fall, ankle fractures are no fun and need to be treated right away.It's important to know what type of break it is in order to avoid ...

Ankle injuries are among the most common of the bone and joint injuries. Often, the degree of pain, the inability to walk, or concern that a bone may be broken is what might cause you to seek care in ...

Ankle fractures in elderly patients are associated with a low rate of complications, regardless of whether the fractures are treated operatively or nonoperatively. "Surgical intervention for elderly ...

Q: My father broke his ankle and they said he needs surgery. Why can’t they just put it in a cast and let it heal on its own? A: The ankle joint is made up of three bones. The tibia (shin bone) and ...

It has been shown that the percentage of ankle fractures that undergo surgery could be substantially reduced, from more than 30 per cent to 10 in the most common type of fracture. The key is a ...

Step into the world of music and medicine as we unravel the tale of rapper Kid Cudi's electrifying Coachella performance turned painful mishap. Amidst the pulsating beats and roaring crowds, the ...

The nature of life impact following ankle fractures can extend beyond short term pain and discomfort into many areas of life. The findings from this research have provided an empirically derived ...

This study aimed to investigate the nature of life impacts following ankle fractures with the intention of describing a thematic conceptual framework based on these lived experiences of people who ...