SPRAIN OR BROKEN ANKLE X-RAY
To help figure out what the injury might be, ask yourself a few questions:
Was there a noise when it happened? A sprain may occur silently, or in severe cases there may be a popping sound. With a fracture, you might hear a crack.
Is your ankle misshapen? While swelling is a symptom of both injuries, if your ankle looks clearly “off,” it’s most likely because a bone is broken.
Does your ankle feel numb? With a sprain, you feel pain. But if you have numbness or tingling, your ankle is most likely broken.
Where is the pain? If your ankle hurts or is tender to the touch directly over your ankle bone, you probably have a fracture. If the pain is in the soft part of your ankle, it’s more likely a sprain.
If you’re still not sure, see your doctor. They can examine your ankle and give you a number of tests to figure out which injury you have these tests may include X-rays.
Book your next X-ray appointment by visiting your nearest SK Radiology branch.
