Question 1

what is a high ankle sprain?

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involves the t-f lig: The ligaments that attached to the front ; back of the tibia; ; fibula that keep them from spreading causing a widening of the ankle mortise. Grade 1= moest minor ; grade 3 is a complete tear ; is often surgical.Isurgical . In the illustration they r the ant inf ; post inf t/f ligaments.

Question 2

what is a grade 4 ankle sprain ?

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Severe sprain: with tearing of multiple ankle ligaments. possible tendon rupture, possible avulsion fracture, with associated severe pain, swelling and limitation of motion. Often associated with large hematoma formation.

Question 3

how is a high ankle sprain treated?

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It Depends: There are differing opinions with this subject.  But a high ankle sprain needs to be immobilized, usually in a boot, sometimes walking and others using crutches to start with.  The recovery time is usually longer than a standard ankle sprain.  On occasion if there is a major tear of the ligament, surgery can be needed to fix it.

Question 4

what is a second-grade ankle sprain?

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Partial tear: Sprains are graded one, two, or three. Grade one is a stretching of the ligament essentially with retained stability. Grade two is a partial tear of the ligament with some loss of support allowing the joint to open up to a degree but with a distinct end point. Grade three is a complete tear of the ligament with loss of stability.

Question 5

what makes an ankle sprain fast better?

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Ankle sprain: To heal a sprained ankle, it depends on the severity of the sprain.  If its a chronically sprained ankle with constant pain and instability, it will take longer than a mild outside sprain.  Usually 3-4 weeks of rest, icing, antiinflammatory meds (like advil (ibuprofen) or motrin), bracing or compressing wraps, with or without physical therapy should the starting treatment.  Hope that helped!

Question 6

what sort of problem is an ankle sprain?

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Sprain: See the note about ankle fracture. Most sprains are stretching of the ligaments, the tendons are elastic so they can move a little without breaking, but many of the tendon fibers may tear or stretch unrepairably, so that a permanent injury is found that can lead to degeneration of the cartilage and degenerative arthritis.

Question 7

could this be more than an ankle sprain?

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YES: There are several bones that can be broken with an ankle sprain; not all at the same time of course.

Question 8

recovery time for eversion ankle sprain?

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Varies, but about wk: Different levels of sprains. in some the tendons are TORN off (takes weeks in this case; clue: major bruising and area is LOOSE). 
Mostly rest, some support (stirrup brace) anti-inflammatories.

Question 9

how much time will my ankle sprain last?

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It depends: Depending on the severity, recovery from an ankle sprain can range from 2-8 weeks.  Minor sprains heal quickly.  Major sprains, such as high ankle sprains, can persist and need immobilization in either a boot or a cast.  I recommend you see an ankle specialist for further evaluation.

Question 10

which is worse: an ankle sprain or break?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Often times a sprain can take longer to heal than a fracture.  A sprain can have more problems after time than a fracture that is set and healed

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