Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Did i sprain my ankle or tear a ligament? do i just wait a few days?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Both: A sprain of the ankle by definition means you tore, at least partially, some ligaments. Severity of the injury is determined by how many ligaments you tore and how severely you tore them. Ankle sprain rehab is important to speed recovery and prevent re-injury. Also, if you are having trouble bearing weight or if you have any deformity to the ankle you should get an xray to rule out a fracture.
Answered 12/30/2016
5.9k views
They are the same: Ankle sprain is a torn ligament see orthopedist or pcp they can te llif you wouldb benift from immobilization or physical therapy elevate ice nsaids first aid.
Answered 4/1/2012
5.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How would you grade an ankle sprain with a ruptured atfl, high-grade partial tear of the deltoid ligament without disruption?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I sprained my ankle 3 months ago, still swollen and it is tender around my talar dome/fibula. Is it a possible ligament tear?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had an ankle sprain 6 months back. It still pains if i standand walk for 5 minutes. The MRI reported torn talocalcanealligament with partial tear of post.Talofibular ligament. Whatshould i do?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
I sprained ankle 4 days ago . Tear to lateral ligament . Still severely swollen, black and blue and painful. Shouldn't there be slight improvement by?
Sprained ankle 4 days ago diagnosed with right lateral ligament tear. Under bandage over ankle and top of foot a little numb. Severe swelling. Is ok?
How can you tear a ligament (sprain) your ankle?
I have been given crutches for a grade 2 ankle sprain, with a partial ligament tear. How long should I be on crutches? When do I need to weight bare?
Ankle sprain - should ATF ligament tear always require a surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
