Ankle Symptoms

Sprain - The ankle is tender and swollen on the exterior of the ankle, typically below and towards the front portion of the ankle bone. Usually, the bone is not as tender as the area above and in front, and the pain may be mild to moderate, and can often cause enough pain to prevent weight bearing.

Fracture - A moderate to severe amount of pain will accompany any ankle fracture, as well as bruising and swelling. In many instances, the pain will not be coming from the exact fracture site, but rather from areas around the fracture site. Most fractures will create enough pain to keep from any weight bearing motion. With stress fractures, pain will likely manifest in a limited area directly over the point of the bone where the fracture has occurred. Bone tenderness is the most typical finding upon physical examination.