A break in a bone of the ankle (Talocrural Joint) is known as an ankle fracture, and there are multiple different kinds. We look at normal ankle anatomy, as well as the types of fracture (including Danis-Weber Classification), the diagnosis (including X Ray findings) and treatment options. 

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References:

1. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Ankle Fractures (Broken Ankle). OrthoInfo. Last reviewed September 2022. Available at: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/ankle-fractures-broken-ankle/
2. Orthobullets. Ankle Fractures. Orthobullets. Updated 2023. Available at: https://www.orthobullets.com/trauma/1047/ankle-fractures
3. TeachMeSurgery. Ankle Fracture. TeachMeSurgery. Updated 2023. Available at: https://teachmesurgery.com/orthopaedic/ankle-and-foot/ankle-fracture/
4. TeachMeAnatomy. Ankle Joint. TeachMeAnatomy. Updated 2023. Available at: https://teachmeanatomy.info/lower-limb/joints/ankle-joint/
5. Smith, J. M. & Varacallo, M. (2025 Jan). Ankle Fractures. In StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Last updated August 2023. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542324/
6. Geeky Medics. Ankle X-ray Interpretation. Last updated April 2025. Available at: https://geekymedics.com/ankle-x-ray-interpretation/

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