what is a broken ankle called
A broken ankle is a fracture of one of the bones of the ankle, including the tibia, fibula, and talus. Any crack, break, or chip in the anklebone is considered a fractured ankle, while a sprained ankle is an injury where there is tear or disruption of the ligaments (the fibrous tissue that holds bone to bone in a joint). Broken ankles are caused by stressing the ankle joint beyond the strength of its elements.