Ankle Sprain

A sprained

ankle

 is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments are forced beyond their normal range of motion. Most sprained ankles involve injuries to the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle.
Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
Symptoms

Pain in ankle region without achilles tendon

  • In one ankle

  • Rapidly developing

common

Trouble walking

common

Ankle joint swelling

common

Joint is sore to touch

  • Ankle is sore to touch

common

Blue/purple skin on ankle

common

A burning feeling in legs or feet

common

Popping sound at joints

  • At ankle

Numbness or tingling in legs, feet, or buttocks

Risk factors

Twisted ankle

Previous history of ankle sprain

Stop and go sports

Recent injury or trauma to ankle or foot

or Car accident

Treatment
Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of your injury. The treatment goals are to reduce pain and swelling, promote healing of the ligament, and restore the function of the ankle. The doctor might recommend Medications, Devices, or Therapy. In rare cases, surgery is performed when the injury doesn't heal or the ankle remains unstable after a long period of physical therapy and rehabilitative exercise. Surgery may be performed to: 1-Repair a ligament that won't heal. 2-Reconstruct a ligament with tissue from a nearby ligament or tendon.
Recommended specialist

If you have Ankle Sprain, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is recommended.

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