General Surgery. A general surgeon is a specialist who is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body.
Ankle pain is the most common symptom associated with an ankle stress fracture. Sensations of pain typically arise gradually over time and may be more severe when weight is placed on the injured ankle, reports the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Common impairments that you may need to work on after an ankle fracture include: 1  Swelling. 2  Pain. 3  Loss of range of motion (ROM)  Decreased 1  strength. Scar tissue tightness (if you have had surgery)  Decreased balance and 1  proprioception. Difficulty walking and running.