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A pilon fracture occurs when your bone breaks or fractures at the bottom of the shinbone, close to your ankle. Learn more about trauma care at OrthoIndy.

Because of the high-energy force that causes a broken or fractured ankle, surgery is almost always necessary and depends on the severity and type of fracture.

Chronic ankle instability is lingering pain on the outside of your ankle that usually occurs after you suffer an ankle sprain that doesn’t heal properly. This will cause the soft tissue between your bones to stretch or tear.

How long does it take to recover from an ankle operation? An open fracture in the talus and tibia leads to three surgeries but ultimately allows patient to return to normal.

Does a broken tibia require surgery and how serious is a broken tibia? Learn more about recovery and walking after a tibia fracture.

After being unsure if her son had sprained or broken his ankle, a busy mom decides to turn to OrthoIndy Urgent Care for an X-ray for her son, Jameson’s ankle.

A foot and ankle injury can greatly impact your daily life no matter how small the injury may be. Here we explain what to expect during recovery from surgery.

In some cases, pain will go away over time with at-home treatment, but other times it’s difficult to determine whether you should seek help from a doctor.

A periarticular fracture affects the bones that make up the joints throughout the body. Treatment depends on the severity of the break, the location and the cause.

A proximal tibia fracture is when the shinbone specifically breaks just below the knee. Here we explain proximal tibia fracture causes, symptoms and treatment.

A heel bone fracture, referred to as a calcaneus fracture, occurs when the heel is crushed under your body’s weight after a fall from a ladder or a car crash.

An untreated toe fracture can lead to increased foot pain and arthritis, ultimately affecting your ability to walk. Treatment can include medication and rest.