Question 1

4  1/2 weeks after broken fibula and sprained ankle. still painful to walk with airboot. bad pain when trying to move ankle. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Might need PT: Make sure to follow up with your orthopedist as recommended, and let him/her know that you are still having significant pain. Sometimes, the fibula heals faster than the ankle sprain. Your orthopedist may give you exercises to do to increase ankle strength and flexibility, or he/she may refer you to a physical therapist to improve your use of the ankle. For now, avoid painful use of the ankle.

Question 2

can i walk on a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Yes if NO fracture: Ankle sprains are one of the most common extremity injuries. Most mild sprains are effectively treated with rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Walking is allowed and recommended as soon as it is tolerated. Splinting or bracing can be useful to speed up recovery and the ability to walk with more significant ankle sprains.

Question 3

is it ok to walk on a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Gentle pressure: Be aware that if the ligaments are totally ruptured, ambulation is not recommended.  The ligament tear (sprain) in varying degrees.  If the ankle is unstable, the ligaments may be totally separated, in that case you do don't want to put pressure on the ankle.

Question 4

how long before i can walk on a sprained ankle?

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When it is healed: This can be determined by using pain and swelling as guidelines.

Question 5

what could happen if you walk on a sprained ankle?

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More pain: If it is only a simple sprained ankle, walking on it too soon will only make the swelling worse and continue the pain.  Sometimes a sprained ankle has significant ligament tears that can really make things worse if you walk on them too early, as they may not heal.  Make sure to get an evaluation by an orthopedist.

Question 6

in how little time can you walk on a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how bad the sprain is, how much pain, swelling.

Question 7

is it ok to walk on a sprained ankle even if your limping?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not ok. The sprain is caused because one of the ligaments that keeps your ankle in the right position got stretched too much.
That ligament need to be immobilized for at least 1 week in order to recover. If this is not done the ankle will heal anyway but the ligament will be stretched out and the risk of having a sprain in the same place increases.

Question 8

how long will i be unable to walk on a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the type of sprain and the severity. Could be from days to even months in severe cases.

Question 9

should i walk on a sprained ankle if it doesn't hurt ?

it doesn't hurt at all. i have an ace wrap on it as well.

Accepted Answer

Family practice : If no fracture , ambulation is encouraged. It helps to strengthen it as it heals.

Question 10

is it ok to walk on a sprained ankle and go up stairs? i have to for school.

Accepted Answer

Sprained ankle : Please follow recommendations from your diagnosing doctor. Rest is part of treatment as is early mobilization. Based on the type and degree of sprain you should have received clear recommendations.

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