Question

A gymnast lands badly after a vault and "twist" her ankle. She now has a significant pain and swelling over her lateral ankle area, and her coach is worried that she might have an ankle fracture. Which bone is involved in her injury

Answer 1

The lateral malleolus

Step-by-step explanation:

When people struggle with ankle fractures, this part of the bone is often affected.

The lateral malleolus may fracture in this type of injuries, destabilizing the joint. This can be visible in X-ray images taken of the ankle.