What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
What's the best way to heal a popped ligament, due to a dislocated/fractured ankle?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Who is taking care : Of the dislocation?/ fracture? How is that being fixed? Any damaged ligament will likely be addressed in the same manner. So if surgery is considered, then the surgery will deal with the ligament. If the ankle is being casted then the ligament will heal in the same manner the bone will.
Answered 10/19/2012
5.5k views
Immobilization: Immobilization is key to holding the ankle joint in the proper position. Whether you had surgery or not for the ankle injury, this can be done during the healing process with casting or bracing. Long term, you would want to continue additional support items and during the rehabilitation with physical therapy strengthen the surrounding musculature.
Answered 10/27/2012
5.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I dislocated my ankle & have a fractured ankle, I am in a cast. I have burning on the top of my left foot. Why is that and is there something I can do?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I fell over 2 weeks ago and partially dislocated my ankle. X-ray showed no fracture no repeat X-ray. Still having trouble weight bearing and walking
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Dear mam or sir my ankle was dislocated last year and my fibula bone was fracture now it has healed fully will my height increase or remain same after this incident?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Non displaced spiral fracture of fibula and dislocated ankle. 9 screws and a plate. can walk on it relatively pain free 3 weeks post op. Bad idea??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Sprained ankle. No fractures/dislocations in ankle on XR. Ankle MRI shows mild sprain of deltoid ligament & Full-thickness anterior & interosseous syndesmotic ligaments & partial thickness tear of posterior syndesmotic lig. Is ankle surgery needed?
I fracture my foot dislocated my little toe and damaged my ligament on Sunday. How long will it be bruised for?
Broke my femurs, ankles, ltwrist, fractured hip & dislocated my shoulder in a motorcycle accident. What are some potential issues I should look out 4?
I recently had a MRI on my ankle due to chronic pain and swelling on the lateral side. I'm a 59 y/o female. 13 yrs ago i had a triple arthrodesis after a severe calcaneal fracture. The MRI shows the peroneal tendons are dislocated, impingement, and degene
Two ribs fractured my fibula and dislocated my ankle, how long will it be before i'm good enough to play sports?
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
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
