2021年8月2日 · Broken ankles, or ankle fractures, are one of the most common causes of ankle pain. They’re also one of the most common bone fractures. Treatment for broken ankles depends on the fracture. More serious fractures require ankle surgery. It can take weeks or months for you to recover from an ankle fracture. What is a broken ankle?

2022年3月26日 · For a broken ankle, basic questions to ask your doctor include: What tests will I need? What treatments are available, and which do you recommend? If I need a cast, how long will I need to wear it? Will I need surgery? What activity restrictions will I need to be follow? Should I see a specialist? What pain medications do you recommend?

As the ankle heals after surgery, the joint is protected with restricted activity and a cast or fracture boot. The cast or boot is worn until the fracture is fully healed, which usually takes 2-3 months.

To decide between a brace, splint, or cast, we look at two things: Even a major fracture in one of your middle toes can generally be immobilized by splinting it to the adjacent toes, for example. But even a minor fracture in your ankle might require a cast, because that’s such a hard part of your body to keep from moving.

Without surgery, your ankle will be placed in a cast or splint for 4 to 8 weeks. The length of time you must wear a cast or splint depends on the type of fracture you have. Your cast or splint may be changed more than once, as your swelling goes down.

Modern, flexible boots may be just as good as old-school plaster casts when it comes to treating broken ankles, new research suggests.

Casts hold an injured part of your body in place, especially while you’re healing after a bone fracture. They’re either fiberglass or plaster. You may need surgery to realign your bone before a healthcare provider puts a cast on. Arm and wrist casts are usually made of fiberglass. You might even be able to choose a color. What is a cast?

2023年4月12日 · Depending on the type of fracture, you may be placed in a walking cast, which can bear some weight, or you may still need a non-weight-bearing cast that will require the use of crutches to help...

Foot or ankle casts are orthopedic devices doctors apply to support broken, fractured or injured bones and/or joints in the feet or ankles. They immobilize the injured body part so it stays completely still while it heals.

A foot or ankle cast is an orthopedic device that supports broken, fractured or injured bones and joints in the ankles and feet. Casts immobilize the foot or ankle to keep it completely still during the healing process.