Common Causes Of Ankle Pain

Broken Foot Or Ankle

A broken foot or ankle will usually cause ankle pain. There are many bones in the foot, and when one is broken or fractured, this can lead to shooting pain throughout the foot and ankle. This pain may increase when weight is put on the foot. There are also a few bones in the ankle that connect the feet to the calves. In some cases, when the weight-supporting bones are broken or fractured, individuals won't be able to put weight on their ankle at all. However, some ankle fractures will still allow individuals to walk. The pain will be worse as they walk, though, and they'll generally need a cast or brace. For the ankle to heal properly, individuals will need to spend some time with their weight off their leg as much as possible.