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Ankle Fracture Treatment

1. Leave Protruding Bone Alone

 

2. Stop Bleeding

 

3. Control Swelling

Do RICE therapy:

 

4. Manage Pain and Inflammation

 

5. See a Doctor

6. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on November 22, 2011