Is My Ankle Broken or Sprained Quiz
Understand what your ankle symptoms may suggest in about 10 minutes. Sorts red flags, fracture signs, and soft tissue changes so you know when to seek urgent care or a clinician.
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BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Fracture-Compatible Indicators (FI)
Fracture-Compatible Indicators (FI)
Average
7.3
Normal range
5.1 — 9.4
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15
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Soft-Tissue and Function Indicators (SaFI)
Soft-Tissue and Function Indicators (SaFI)
Average
9.6
Normal range
7.2 — 12
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0
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Urgent Ankle Warning Signs (UAWS)
Urgent Ankle Warning Signs (UAWS)
Average
10.4
Normal range
8.4 — 12.4
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0
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15
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
- Its shape looks usual, the skin is intact, and there is little or no swelling.
- There is mild swelling, but the ankle remains normally aligned.
- There is marked swelling or bruising, although the ankle still appears aligned and the skin is closed.
- The ankle looks deformed, bone is visible, or there is a deep wound over the injury.
- I could take at least four steps normally.
- I could take at least four steps, but with a mild limp.
- I managed only one to three steps before needing to stop or get support.
- I could not take any steps because of the injury.
- Pain is minimal or difficult to locate, without a clearly painful structure.
- It feels like broad soreness in the muscles around the lower leg or ankle.
- It is concentrated in the soft area beside the ankle bones or along a tendon.
- Pain is intense across multiple areas, or I cannot tell because even light movement or touch is severely painful.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Is My Ankle Broken or Sprained Quiz - Symptoms and Signs
An ankle fracture, sprain, tendon injury, or another condition can cause similar pain, swelling, and walking difficulty. This quick self-check organizes what you notice into urgent warning signs, fracture-compatible indicators, and soft-tissue or function changes. This quiz is not a diagnostic tool and cannot identify the cause of your pain or replace an examination or X-ray. Avoid putting weight on a badly injured ankle. Seek urgent help for deformity, an open wound, a cold or blue foot, major numbness, or severe worsening pain; otherwise consult a qualified clinician if symptoms are significant or persistent.
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