What can I do to prevent ankle fractures?

What can I do to prevent ankle fractures?

Many ankle fractures happen after traumatic events such as motor vehicle accidents, falling or being injured playing sports.

But you can fracture your ankle simply by taking a misstep while walking, stepping off a curb or stumbling over something in your home. You can limit this kind of risk by:

• Taking extra care when walking on uneven surfaces and curbs.
• Eliminating clutter in your home that cause you to trip over and fall.