After breaking the foot, the judgment of whether there is a fracture or not can be determined by the special signs of fracture, X-ray flat film examination, ankle CT and so on.
If the fracture is obvious, there will be some special signs of fracture, such as local deformity, abnormal activity, bone rubbing sound or bone rubbing sensation, etc. Some patients with less serious fracture may not have obvious signs. Some patients with less severe fractures may not show obvious signs and need to undergo radiographs for further diagnosis or exclusion.
If a fracture is suspected after a sprained ankle, radiographs should be performed for clarification. Orthostatic, lateral and ankle point examinations are required to fully visualize the periarticular bone damage. Severe ankle sprains are easily combined with distal fibula or even high fibula fracture, so patients suspected of fibula fracture should also take a full-length X-ray of the lower leg to avoid missed diagnosis.
For small avulsion fracture or intra-articular fracture, sometimes X-ray film may not be able to show clearly, and CT examination is needed for further diagnosis. It is important to clarify the fracture site, the direction and degree of displacement of the fracture block, and whether the fracture fragments are embedded in the joint cavity, etc., which is important for guiding the next step of treatment.
If you suspect ankle fracture after breaking your ankle, it is recommended that you go to the hospital as soon as possible, ask a professional doctor to evaluate your condition, complete the above tests in time, and treat it accordingly after making a clear diagnosis.