How to Tell if You Have a Sprained Ankle or a Broken Bone?

How to Tell if You Have a Sprained Ankle or a Broken Bone?

1. Introduction To tell if you have a sprained ankle or a broken bone, assess your ability to bear weight and determine the exact anatomical location of the tenderness. A sprain usually involves diffuse soft tissue swelling and often permits a few cautious, albeit painful, steps, whereas a fracture typically causes sharp, localized pain directly … Read more