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Trimalleolar Fracture is a Serious Type of Broken Ankle

When you think of a broken ankle, you generally assume the injury is not serious. However, victims of slip and fall accidents would argue the opposite. Trimalleolar fractures are one of the most serious types of broken ankles that are often caused by slip and fall and trip and fall accidents.

A trimalleolar fracture involves multiple bones – lateral malleolus, medial malleolus and posterior malleolus. Due to the severity of this type of ankle fracture, it can take a healthy person six weeks to recover.

In addition to the pain and inconvenience of a broken ankle, a trimalleolar fracture can lead to other complications, including the following:

Arthritis – The ankle can start hurting years after the fracture, which could indicate the development of arthritis.

Bone infection – This complication is also referred to as osteomyelitis and can develop when there is an open fracture, as the bone becomes exposed to bacteria.

Compartment syndrome – According to MayoClinic.com, “this neuromuscular condition causes pain, swelling and sometimes disability in affected muscles of the legs or arms.” It is generally associated with high impact injuries.

Nerve damage – When the ankle is broken, it can injure nearby nerves and even blood vessels. One of the symptoms of nerve damage includes numbness.

The treatment for an ankle fracture may include surgery. Screws and pins are used to stabilize and align the ankle during healing.

If you or a loved one has sustained a trimalleolar ankle fracture resulting from a fall accident, you may be able to pursue compensation. A property owner can be held liable in some slip and fall and trip and fall cases. For more information, contact an Orange County accident attorney at Steinberg & Spencer at (800) 350-8888. We have successfully resolved more than 12,000 injury cases and can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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