Question 1

is physical therapy for ankle sprain painful? still have limited movement and swelling. 6 weeks since injury

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See details: Check with an orthopedist before starting physical therapy. It should not be painful.

Question 2

my heal is hurting what should i do? about 3 months ago i rolled my ankle on the tile falling from the stairs. i have been attending physical therapy. they said it was just an ankle sprain and my toes would get numb. now my heal hurts so bad i can hardly

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You : You absolutely should get it x-rayed to make sure you don't have a stress fracture.

That being said, your choice of the words "on fire" and "numb" make me suspect a nerve injury.  Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a possibility, but this usually comes on gradually, not right after trauma.  You may have a nerve impingement, or something called neuropraxia, which is when a nerve gets stretched suddenly, which you might have done when you fell.

Your first order of business is to get whatever is causing your pain diagnosed.  You can either go to a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon, have an x-ray, and see about the condition of the nerves in your foot & ankle.

Good luck!

Question 3

ankle sprain 2 weeks ago. now still pain when walk down stairs, squat down,  walk slopes. will recover on its own with time? what treatment needed?

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PT: You should get set up with physical therapy to improve peroneal muscle strength and balance sense (proprioception).  See your primary care doctor or orthopaedic surgeon to get examined and a prescription for physical therapy.

A compression stocking will help swelling resolution.

Many of these recover with time but p.T. Is recommended.

Question 4

used r shoulder for support -walking stick for a few days coz of ankle sprain. back n top of r shoulder painful even when sleep or moved. treatment?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder: Could be bursitis try ibuprofen 800mg 3 times a day for 4-5days with food and low heating pad.  Try to give it a rest

Question 5

i have a high ankle sprain but my orthopedic doctor didn't take an mri. should i get a second opinion? if my ligament is torn will it heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

A matter of trust: It all comes down to trust.  If you saw an orthopedic surgeon (especially if they specialize in lower extremity) or a sports medicine physician and you trust them, then a second opinion is likely not going to change the diagnosis.  However, please discuss the value of the MRI with your doctor based on how confident (s)he is with the diagnosis.  If very confident, then MRI again less likely to help.

Question 6

should i see and orthopedic doctor for an ankle sprain i got 3 months ago that is bothering me?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ankle sprains usually get better within 2-8 weeks. If the pain and  or instability persists (non painful swelling can last for months) see an orthopedic doc, sports medicine doc or a podiatrist for evaluation and treatment. You may only need a plain xray to rule out a bone injury and pt . Mri's can be ordered and surgery sometimes indicated.

Question 7

who should i see for a prolonged ankle sprain: podiatrist or an orthopedic doctor?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic doctor: You want to see an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery.

Question 8

i ended up having a grade 3 high ankle sprain,  and is unstable. what is the usual treatment? and how long is the recovery usually?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy.: Guarded weight bearing in a walking boot and physical therapy is the typical treatment.  Recovery varies,  4-16 weeks.

Question 9

i've got severe ankle sprain from about 2 months, i had 2 torn lig. but i just wrapped it with some nsaid, is there any effective treatment now?

Accepted Answer

AnkleSpecialist ASAP: Please see an ankle specialist, who will most likely order an MRI to confirm his or her examination. Depending on the severity of the damage and your time tolerance to try conservative treatment, a surgical repair may be necessary.

Question 10

is the best treatment for an ankle sprain bed rest?

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RICE: You should start with rice as a home treatment. After 48-72 hours you may switch to heat (instead of ice). As your pain starts to subside you may add stretching as tolerated, and massage. Once pain is gone, then gently return to activity as your strength, flexibility and proprioception need time to recover. If the pain persists see an orthopedic physician.

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Ankle sprain 2 weeks ago. now still pain when walk down stairs, squat down, walk slopes. will recover on its own with time? what treatment needed?

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Used r shoulder for support -walking stick for a few days coz of ankle sprain. back n top of r shoulder painful even when sleep or moved. treatment?

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I have a high ankle sprain but my orthopedic doctor didn't take an mri. should i get a second opinion? if my ligament is torn will it heal on its own?

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Should i see and orthopedic doctor for an ankle sprain i got 3 months ago that is bothering me?

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I ended up having a grade 3 high ankle sprain, and is unstable. what is the usual treatment? and how long is the recovery usually?

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I've got severe ankle sprain from about 2 months, i had 2 torn lig. but i just wrapped it with some nsaid, is there any effective treatment now?

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