Many NFL fans watching in shock tonight as Ben Roethlisberger limped off the field this evening with an injury to his ankle. Although, preliminary X-Ray results show no broken bone, the ankle is a very complicated structure. The ankle is made up of the fibula, tibia, and talus bones, several ligaments that support both sides of the ankle, and several tendons that pass on all sides of the ankle. Thus, a bad fall or twist, as suffered tonight by the Steeler's quarterback, can injure any of these structures.
If you have an injury to your ankle while playing the sport of your choice, it is important to immediately incorporate RICE (rest, ice, compression/ace wrap, and elevation). Please see oakparkpodiatry.com or advancedphysicalmedicine.org for more information on ankle injuries.
Dr. Mary Ann Bender, 6931 W. North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-763-0580
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