Ankle fracture

Ankle Fracture

An Ankle Fracture is a break in one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint. The ankle joint is composed of three bones: the tibia, the fibula, and the talus. Ankle fractures can range from a simple break in one bone, which may not stop you from walking, to several fractures, which may force your ankle out of place and require you to not put weight on it for a few months.

Pronunciation

Ankle Fracture: /ˈæŋ.kəl ˈfræk.tʃər/

Etymology

The term "Ankle" comes from the Old English ancleow, which means "angle". The term "Fracture" comes from the Latin fractura meaning "a breach, break, or crack".

Related Terms

• Sprain: A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints.
• Strain: A strain is a stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon, a fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscles to bones.
• Dislocation: Dislocation is an injury or disability caused when the normal position of a joint or other part of the body is disturbed.
• Orthopedic Surgery: Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ankle fracture
• Wikipedia's article - Ankle fracture

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