Reporter Dustin Long of the Motor Racing Network recently broke his ankle while trying to interview NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. at Pocono Raceway. The two were walking and talking and ended up in the NASCAR inspection area, where Long took a nasty fall from off of the scales.
He later uploaded a photo of his mangled ankle on Twitter, to which Earnhardt, Jr. responded with a post profusely apologizing for leading him into such a dangerous area of the track. Luckily Long was able to take the incident in stride and ended up being well enough to cover that weekend’s race at Pocono anyway.
Broken ankles are usually incredibly painful and can sometimes take a while to recover from. If you need help dealing with a broken ankle, call podiatrist Sharon L. Pletcher, DPM of Family Foot Center. Dr. Pletcher will determine how badly hurt you are and treat your injury with the knowledge and skills of a seasoned medical professional.
Broken Ankles
The ankle consists of three bones- the tibia, the fibula, and the talus. The tibia and the fibula are the two bones that connect to your knees. They sit directly above the talus bone, which is protected by a fibrous membrane and allows slight movement in the ankle joint. A break usually occurs in one of these bones after the foot is twisted too far, a strong impact like jumping from a great height, or repeated stresses like running.
Diagnosis
If you suffer an ankle injury, it is essential that you receive a correct diagnosis. One of the first signs that the ankle is broken is an inability to put any weight on it. There will often be severe bruising and swelling at the sight of the injury. Your doctor may also order an x-ray be taken to determine the exact location and extent of the injury.
Treatment
Without proper care, a broken ankle may not heal properly and could cause arthritis and instability later in life. Therefore, seeking proper treatment is essential to making a full recovery.
There a number of steps you can take to accelerate the healing process however.
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