Question 1

how bad is a sprained ankle if you have an ankle splint?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: An ankle splint can be used technically for grade 1, 2, or even 3. So hard to answer. The splint doesn't determine the extent of the injury. The amount of ligaments and extend fof stretch or tear in the ligament more readily grades the sprain.

Question 2

when can i take off the splint for sprained ankle?

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Ask your doctor: Ankle sprains vary in severity and if you were put into a splint it may require anywhere from 1-3 weeks depending on your type of sprain. Always consult with your doctor before removing a splint.

Question 3

i sprained my ankle 5 days ago and have been wearing a splint. within the past few hours, my toes/ankle have been numb. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Worried!: Yes, you should be worried and you must contact your primary doctor. More than likely you will be referred to a foot specialist.

Hope all goes well - please keep me informed.

Question 4

i've had my leg in a splint for a week following a sprained ankle,  it was removed today,  now my lower leg/foot is cold to the touch,  what would cau?

Accepted Answer

Concerned doctor: Are there any other symptoms such as redness, sweating, altered sensations?  There's always a concern about regional pain syndrome in setting of trauma. Could just be due to the resolving edema and swelling from the sprain. Keep it elevated and try to move the ankle to prevent stiffness. Stay off it as much as possible.

Question 5

i have what i think is a grade 2 ankle sprain and i wanna know how long its going to take until i can start working out or walking again.

Accepted Answer

Ankle strain : With immobilization and support it will probably take 10 to 14 days to heal. Good Luck

Question 6

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 7

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 8

what sort of problem is an ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what could happen if i leave an ankle sprain untreated?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged pain: If ignored, one may have prolonged pain and possible risk of re-injury.

Question 10

what's first-degree ankle sprain?

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Tear of...: First degree sprain - is a tear of only a few fibers of the ligament (in this case, the anterior-tibial fibular ligament) the atfl.  It's also known as a "strain" and caused from a rapid inversion injury of the ankle or "rolling" the ankle inside, such as stepping off a curb the wrong way.

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