A compound fracture? is the bone in of out of the skin? has he fallen recently? It sounds like a closed fracture you should probably get him an x-ray
open fracture
Open Fracture
open fracture
open fracture
Compound Fracture
open fracture
Compound or open fracture.
a "compound fracture" or open fracture
An x-ray is a great tool for diagnosing bone pain. Other methods which can be used to investigate bone pain are CT Scans and MRIs which can render a 3D image of the area where the bone pain is occurring.
Many conditions and diseases are accompanied by a great deal of pain. This is because the virus or bacteria can affect the nervous system which makes nerve receptors more sensitive.
A neurologist or orthopedist .
You most likely have a sprained ankle if you are feeling pain when you put your weight onto the ankle. You could also have a fracture in the bone so it is best to seek medical attention to get an x-ray.