A broken ankle is also known as an ankle fracture. This means that one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are broken.A fractured ankle can range from:A simple break in one bone, which may not stop you from walking, toSeveral fractures, which may require surgery. These types of fractures can be very disabling. In some cases, you may not be able to put weight on your ankle for a few months, affecting your ability to walk, drive, play sports, and work.Although ankle fractures can occ

Ankle Fracture: 🦶➡️💥 = Ankle injury (Ankle Fracture/Impact) 🦴🚑 = Broken bone needing medical attention ORIF Surgery: 🔪 🛠️ = Surgical tools for repair 🦵➡️🩺 = Preparing the leg for surgery 🔧 📏 🦴 = Aligning and fixing the bones in place 🔩📌 = Plates and screws to stabilize the fracture 🩹 = Post-surgery bandaging Recovery: 🦯➡️🧑‍🦽 = Using crutches or wheelchair initially 🕒⏳ = Healing time (often weeks) 💪 🦵 = Rehabilitation to strengthen the ankle ORIF ( open reduction internal fixa