Visiting an ankle specialist, like a podiatrist, is essential to address your immediate injury and any other underlyingmusculoskeletal dysfunctions. Surgery is rarely necessary after an ankle sprain, but our team can refer you to a foot and ankle doctor if necessary. ...
View moretreatment options How can I manage my ankle sprain? Restyour ankle so that it can heal. Return to normal activities as directed. Apply iceon your ankle for 15 to 20 minutes every hour or as directed. Use an ice pack, or put crushed ice in a plastic bag. Cover the ice pack...
Often this takes several hours to develop, and the absence of immediate bruising and swelling does not mean that an ankle sprain has not occurred. Ecchymosis, which is characterized by dark purple discoloration of the skin and is caused by resorbing blood in the tissues underneath the skin, may...
A high ankle sprain requires a longer time to heal than a low ankle injury. The focus of treatment is to move the tibia and fibula with respect to each other and facilitate healing in those positions, which would be performed by a doctor. The treatment of a high ankle sprain uses the s...
Grade 2 Ankle Sprain With a grade 2 ankle sprain there is moderate damage to the ligament results in a partial tear. There is usually immediate pain with significant swelling and bruising at the time of injury due to bleeding. It may be difficult to walk and the ankle may feel slightly ...
An sprained ankle is a common but often painful injury. Learn how to diagnose, treat and recover from an ankle sprain.
When should I seek immediate care?You have severe pain in your ankle when you rest or put pressure on it. Your foot or toes are cold or numb. Your swelling has increased.When should I contact my healthcare provider?Your pain or swelling do not go away, even after treatment. You have ...
First 24 to 72 hours after injury, immediate treatment for sprained ankle involves RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation). Sprained ankle or twisted ankle is treated by resting the ankle with supports on a pillow or stool and then 10-minute ice treatments. ...
1—Low-grade ligament sprain, no diastasis Complete homolateral 2—Low-grade ligament insufficiency or tear Divergent 3—Complete tear of interosseous and plantar ligaments Treatment of Lisfranc injuries depends on severity of injury. Low-grade sprains without evidence of subluxation are managed conse...
When foot problems develop, suffering is almost immediate. Philadelphia foot and ankle specialists offer relief in a caring, supportive environment.