Ankle Fracture

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Objectives
1.Definition
2.Types of Fracture
3. Causes
4. Sign and Symptoms
5.Complications
6.Treatment
7.Nursing Intervention

Definition: A fracture is a partial or

complete break in a bone. In the ankle,
fractures involve the far or distal ends
of the tibia, the fibula, or both bones

:Types of Fracture
open .1
Closed

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:Causes
Twisting or rotating ankle
Rolling ankle
Tripping or falling
Impact during a car accident

Sign and Symptoms:

Immediate and severe pain
Swelling
Bruising

 Tender to touch
Cannot put any weight on the injured foot
Deformity

:Complications
Infection
Bleeding
Pain
Blood clots in your leg
Damage to blood vessels, tendons, or nerves

:Treatment
Nonsurgical Treatment:
Nonsurgical treatment might be considered if the patient have significant
health problems, where the risk of surgery may be too great, or if you usually
do not walk Immediate treatment typically includes a splint to immobilize the
ankle until the swelling goes down. A short leg cast is then applied. Casts may
be changed frequently as the swelling subsides in the ankle

:Surgical Treatment
Different surgical options are available for treating posterior malleolar fractures. One
option is to have screws placed from the front of the ankle to the back, or vice versa.
.Another option is to have a plate and screws placed along the back of the shin bone

Nursing Interventions:
Evaluate

the
environment
for
appropriateness to client
Maintain bed rest
limb rest and
provide support to joints of both
below and above of the affected limb
Check for resolution of edema
Maintain the position of traction
Administer medications prior to
activities.
Review X rays of patient.

Summary:
Ankle fracture that hit the ankle and
make partial or complete break in a
bone and he have sign and symptoms
like severe pain, Swelling and others the fracture
have Complications like Infection and bleeding there
are two types of treatment Surgical Treatment and
non Surgical Treatment

References:
Medical surgical book
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/
http://rnspeak.com/