Question 1

how much time will my ankle sprain last?

Accepted Answer

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 2

how long does the swelling last from an ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Depends on : Severity of sprain.

Question 3

how long will pain in my leg last after an ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Ankle sprain: In most instances, simple sprains will heal in 4 to 6 weeks with immobilization and pt.

Question 4

i have a third degree ankle sprain, been 8 weeks and i can't walk. i also can't move my last three toes what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: The toe dysfunction may be related to your immobilization. However, this is a challenging question to answer without knowing more about your injury and examining you. Rehab/physical therapy is imperative after just about every ankle sprain. There's a good chance that rehab. Will also get those toes moving again.

Question 5

i had ankle sprain since last october. i stepped on other's foot during a basketball game. nothing serious from x-ray report. how could i recover?

Accepted Answer

Quickly: proper bracing to protect the tendons while you heal and anti inflammatories should resolve this in a few weeks.

Question 6

i had a right ankle sprain 2 weeks before .still there is discomfort and swelling. also i have numbness n tingling sensation in second last toe ?

Accepted Answer

Physician evaluation: When you a have a sprain, ligaments have been partially torn and the surrounding muscles remain weak and unbalanced, leading to continued ankle instability. Other reasons for continued pain and swelling include an undetected fracture, bone bruising or tendon tearing. Consider seeing a doctor for an x-ray and exam. Numbness is often from minor injury or swelling to the surrounding nerves.

Question 7

what is a high ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what is a grade 4 ankle sprain ?

Accepted Answer

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 9

how is a high ankle sprain treated?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what is a second-grade ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

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.

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