Emily's ankle

Emily twisted her ankle on Thursday. It looked like a sprain to me, but a little internet research and a call to the doctor confirmed that kids don't usually sprain their ligaments, but rather their bone breaks at a growth plate, where 2 bones are growing together. It's a weaker spot than the ligaments. So, she has a swollen and bruised ankle and has to wear a boot that immobilizes the ankle joint for 4 weeks. Aside from some tenderness on the ankle bone, she's not in pain and the boot hasn't slowed her down one bit.