A minor fracture can also be painful if it is caused by trauma, because in addition to the fracture, it can cause injuries to the surrounding soft tissues, ligaments, and joint capsule. An example is an ankle sprain. In addition to an avulsion fracture, it may also result in a partial tear in the ligaments of the ankle joint, which is more painful in combination. A fracture of the ribs, for example, although it is a minor crack fracture or incomplete fracture, can also induce micromotion of the fracture site when the patient takes a deep breath, coughs, or moves the chest lightly, which can also lead to pain. In addition, if there is a fracture at the end of a finger or toe, the peripheral nerves in this area are more sensitive and the pain is more intense.