Foot or Ankle Sprain or Fracture: How To Tell These Apart? Both sprains and fractures can be serious injuries and require professional care. A sprain is a torn tendon or a soft tissue injury. A fracture indicates that a bone has been broken. Read More Foot Doctor, Podiatrist, Proper Foot CarePodiatryCare and the Heel Pain CenterDecember 17, 2018Ankle Sprain, Ankle Fractures, Torn Tendon