How do ankle fractures happen?

How do ankle fractures happen?

Most people break their ankles after taking a direct hit on their ankle. They might fall hard, or be struck by something that caused their ankle to break. Here are some ways that an ankle fracture can happen:

• Being in a motor vehicle accident.
• Playing sports, particularly sports where you are likely to be hit on your ankle or you make sudden moves that twist your ankle.
• Falling from a significant height.
• Tripping and falling.
• Taking a misstep and “rolling" your ankle.