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Ankle Fracture - Causes

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Comment from: Nicole, 13-18 Female (Patient) Published: June 28

I was in soccer camp when a girl from the opposing team kicked me hard in the ankle.

Comment from: G. I., 45-54 Male (Patient) Published: June 28

I broke my ankle when I slipped on a wet surface and missed a step.

Comment from: 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: June 28

I am female aged 51. I tripped over an uneven curb and landed heavily on my ankle causing a break in the small bone at the base of the ankle.

Comment from: marlene, 55-64 Female (Patient) Published: May 31

I sustained an open fracture of the ankle from falling downstairs (my right foot got caught in the turn-up of my trousers).

Comment from: lanov, 55-64 Female (Patient) Published: April 07

I fell down the last four steps of stairs. Now I have a broken fibula and a bad sprain.

Comment from: pamina, 75 or over Female (Patient) Published: February 24

I am female aged 77. Two weeks ago I fell, wrenching my ankle inwards. I felt initial pain but after a few minutes was able to use the foot. It was slightly swollen and tender at first. I suspected a sprain. I then experienced discomfort, verging on pain, plus swelling, intermittently for about 10 days, with periods of normalcy in between. I consulted a doctor on about the 14th day, was x-rayed and diagnosed with avulsion fracture.

Comment from: Batman, 13-18 Male (Patient) Published: June 22

I'm 16 yrs old. I am practicing football and basketball. I was playing on my High School summer basketball team. I jumped up and came down on my teammate's leg. He is okay and I couldn't walk. They put ice on it immediately the next day I went to see our orthopedic team doctor. He x-rayed it and said I had a small fracture and he put a boot on me. I am a QB on the football team. We are going to camp July 11th.

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