How is an ankle fracture diagnosed?
Your child may have one or more of the following: X-rays: Your child may need x-rays of the ankle and foot to check for broken bones. Several pictures may be taken of the bones in your child’s ankle and foot. X-rays of both your child’s injured and uninjured ankles may be taken.Computerized tomography scan: This test is also called a CT or CAT scan. This is a type of x-ray that uses computers to take pictures of your child’s leg, ankle, and foot. Your child may be given a dye before the pictures are taken to help caregivers see the pictures better. People who are allergic to iodine or shellfish (lobster, crab, or shrimp) may be allergic to some dyes. Tell your child’s caregiver if your child is allergic to shellfish or has other allergies or medical conditions.Magnetic resonance imaging scan: This test is also called an MRI. The test uses magnetic waves to take pictures of your child’s leg, ankle, and foot.
