Is it possible to walk on a broken ankle?

satguru

I have been told if a break in the leg is not in a certain place it will be quite possible to, however painful, and certainly doesn't mean it's not broken if you can. The majority would stop you but not all. I think I also came across it on an NHS article but the general page is here http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=166§ionId=10 May 22 08, 7:36 PM

BRY2K

One of the symptoms of a broken ankle is typically the inability to walk—however, it is possible to walk with less severe breaks, so never rely on walking as a test of whether a bone has been fractured. It’s entirely possible to walk on a foot or ankle with a broken bone. It depends on your threshold for pain, as well as the severity of the injury. But it’s not a smart idea. Walking with a broken bone can cause further damage. http://www.footphysicians.com/footankleinfo/ankle-fracture.htm http://www.footphysicians.com/news/myths-walkonbrokenfoot.htm May 22 08, 7:39 PM

RioBR

I don´t think it is possible to walk at all, as you need lots of rest before you begin walking again. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00151 May 22 08, 7:47 PM