Ankle Contusion Definition:
normally a result of an impact or blow to the ankle and results in bruising of the ankle tissues.
Ankle Contusion
Ankle Contusion Affected Body Parts:
Soft tissues of the ankle such as blood vessels, muscle, nerves, tendons and ligament
Ankle Contusion Signs & Symptoms:
- swelling and inflammation in the area of the contusion
- Soreness and pain
- sensation of pressure in the ankle and the surrounding tissues
- changes in the color of the skin in the area of the ankle contusion, color will change as the contusion progresses and then heals
Ankle Contusion Risk factors:
- impact to the ankle
- contact sports such as hockey, football etc
- clotting disorder which prevents blood to clot properly
- medications such as blood thinners and anti-coagulants
- bad nutrition
Ankle Contusion Prevention:
- use proper protective equipment for contact sports
- avoid high risk sports or activities if have clotting disorder or if on medication that affects your bloods ability to clot properly
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