Recovery From a Ankle Fracture

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Written By Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle
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A Broken ankle can be overwhelming to anybody, but the elderly can be especially susceptible to this awful injury.

  • Simple ankle fractures, described as compound fractures from general and routine activities, can significantly impact an senior person’s life expectancy.

  • High-intensity ankle fractures, however, occur from severe trauma such as in sports or an accident. These fractures may not heal properly for an elderly patient since other foot complications that develop with age can interfere with the process

Therapies and treatments for a fractured ankle include:

  • Immobilizing the injury. This can be accomplished via the use of casts or boots to help protect the ankle, which may be required for up to three months. The ankle’s bones must be fully aligned otherwise arthritis can result later on and cause painful complications.

  • Participating in physical therapy to get the ankle moving again.

  • Losing weight to help alleviate pressure from a recovering ankle.

  • Surgery may be required when conservative treatments such as immobilizing the fracture are not successful. This will involve an incision on the ankle whereby injured bones will be set correctly and stabilized with a metal apparatus. The above-described casts and boots will be required thereafter to allow for full a recovery and to prevent future complications from occurring.

Ankle fracture recovery can be a very hard task for anyone. Unfortunately, when an senior person sustains an ankle fracture, it can be daunting due to longer than usual recovery times and loss of mobility.

Let Us Help You Get Back on Your Feet and Pain-Free

Experiencing ankle pain? If you're dealing with persistent foot or ankle pain, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, call us today at (727) 868-2128 or (352) 683-5799 at our Hudson/Bayonet location office. You can also request an appointment online. Our Foot & Ankle Pain Specialist, Dr. Lawrence J. Kales, is ready to help you find relief, restore comfort, and walk with confidence again.

Start your journey toward ankle pain relief. We’re here to help every step of the way!

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