Broken Ankle: Types of Fractures, Diagnosis & Treatments

By A Mystery Man Writer

A broken ankle can range from a stress fracture to a partial or complete displaced break of the ankle bone. Learn how ankle fractures are diagnosed and treated.
ACL injuries often occur during sports activities that place high stress on the knee, especially in sports with frequent turning or pivoting like soccer, football, lacrosse or basketball.
Illustration showing anatomy of the ankle from the front and the medial (side) views.
X-ray image showing front view of a bimalleolar fracture of the ankle.
X-ray image showing side view of a displaced malleolus fracture of the right ankle.
X-ray image showing front view of a displaced fibula with medial clear space widening (asymmetry of the joint space) indicating a deltoid ligament disruption.
X-ray showing side view of a displaced fibula fracture with a posterior malleolar fracture.
X-ray image showing front view of surgical plates and screws to treat a trimalleolar fracture.
X-ray image showing side view of surgical plates and screws to treat a trimalleolar fracture.
X-ray image showing front view of fixation of the fibula and posterior malleolus with restoration of the joint congruity.