Question 1

i had a moderate ankle sprain that healed i use ankle brace daily & at the end of the day my ankle & foot are swollen & painful what is wrong with it?

Accepted Answer

Too much strain from: The sprain causing swelling in the brace used. Need to elevate leg at the end of the day to drain the extra lymphatic fluid so it goes back to your heart. And remain off your sprained foot as much as you can with it elevated throughout most of the day until it heels.

Question 2

i have a foot/ankle sprain that hasn't healed after 3 months no fracture i'm worried what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

See your ortho: 3 months is sufficient time to recover from a routine ankle sprain at your age.  If still having pain or other symptoms you should see an orthopaedic surgeon with experience in sports injuries or foot and ankle injuries.

Question 3

how to heal a possible sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest
ice
compress
elevate, 
see a podiatrist for further treatment and evluation.

Question 4

will a sprained ankle ever heal 100%  ?

Accepted Answer

Usually heals: For residual pain after a sprained ankle an evaluation for a osteochondral talar dome fracture is needed.  Mri or ankle arthroscopy may help.

Question 5

how might you heal a sprained ankle fast?

Accepted Answer

You can't: I think i've answered this before but, you can't heal an injury. You can only slow healing but doing the wrong things. Rest, ice, compression and elevate are key to any injury. If there is bruising and swelling, get it checked. You may also have a fracture. And don't go to the er. It's very expensive and their priority is life-threatening conditions. I've seen numerous ankle fractures missed.

Question 6

how long does a sprained ankle take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It can be anything from 1- 2 months depending on how severe the sprain was.

Question 7

what is the best way to heal a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

RICE therapy: Rest, ice, compression and elevate initially, and then go see the doctor.  A good clinical examination and possibly xrays can rule out any other injury.

Question 8

what is the quickest way to heal a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked out: If you have a minor sprain, rice therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation) will be all you need.  If it is a more severe sprain, you might need more involved care (immobilization, physical therapy, surgery) so follow your doctors treatment guidelines thoroughly.

Question 9

can there be a quick way to heal a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Unfortunately, only time will heal a sprain. Simple things like rest, ice packs, compression wraps and elevation are helpful in the immediate setting.  If this does not help, it may be helpful to see a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedist who can get xrays to ensure there are no breaks and properly immobilize you in an ankle brace or boot.

Question 10

what should i do to heal my sprained ankle faster?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.
May want to go to physical therapy.

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