Do you experience unbearable pain, especially when you bear weight on the affected foot followed by bruising or swelling?
Well, there is a possibility that you are experiencing ankle sprain!
The ankle joint connects the foot and lower leg. Three ligaments prevent the ankle bones from moving out of position. An ankle sprain occurs when one of these ligaments is overstretched or torn and causes ankle sprain.
Doctors Classify Ankle Sprains According To Their Severity:
Mild (grade I) - However, your ligaments are not torn. Your ankle still feels stable. You may experience discomfort and stiffness while experiencing ankle sprain.
Moderate (grade II) - At least one ligament is partially torn. The joint is not completely stable, and it cannot be moved as freely as usual. You have moderate pain and swelling.
Severe (grade III) - Your ankle is unstable due to the rupture of one or more ligaments. You are experiencing pain and unable to move causing a severe state of ankle sprain.
JIPSI offers a range of services in order to manage phenomena such as ‘ankle sprain’ which requires acute or chronic pain management.
According to research, ankle sprain is a common injury among active sports aspirants and often requires sports injury management and at JIPSI - Dr. Gaurav Kant provides International Expert Opinion to cure your ailments.
Signs and symptoms of an ankle sprain vary with the extent of the injury. They may consist of:
- Pain, particularly when weight is placed on the negatively affected foot
- Sensitivity upon contact with the ankle
- Swelling\sBruising
- Motion range restriction
- Unsteadiness of the ankle
- A sensation or sound of popping at the time of injury.
You should call your doctor right away at JIPSI if you have sprained your ankle.
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Doctors at JIPSI can determine the severity of the injury and recommend a proper course of treatment. It can take several weeks or months for an ankle sprain to heal completely.
How Do I Know If I Sprained My Ankle?
If you have fallen or twisted your ankle and are experiencing pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking, you likely have an ankle sprain. Your healthcare provider at JIPSI will assess the injury, confirm the diagnosis, and recommend treatment if you visit them.
Causes of Ankle Sprain
A common cause of ankle sprains is the sudden twisting or rolling of the foot, which forces the ankle joint out of its normal position. As a result of a sudden or unexpected movement during physical activity, the ankle may twist inward. This causes stretching or tearing of one or more ligaments surrounding the ankle.
There may be some swelling or bruising as a result of these tears. Additionally, you may experience pain or discomfort when placing weight on the affected area. Additionally, tendons, cartilage, and blood vessels may be damaged by the sprain.
Ankle sprains can affect individuals of any age. Ankle sprains are caused by participating in sports, walking on uneven surfaces, or even wearing inappropriate footwear and in most cases requires advanced Sports injury management intervention by professional techniques such as Joint and Musculoskeletal Imaging available at JIPSI.
How Can I Prevent an Ankle Sprain Injury?
You can reduce your future sprain risk by:
- Elastic bandaging the affected ankle while wearing a brace and, if necessary, performing strengthening exercises
- Avoiding high heels
- Warming up prior to exercise while wearing quality footwear
- Focusing on the surfaces you're walking on, slowing down or stopping when you feel fatigued
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When To See Your Doctor At JIPSI?
Contact your doctor at Jipsi unless your symptoms are mild or improving quickly after the injury. If your pain and swelling are severe, or if your ankle is numb or cannot bear weight, he or she may want to see you immediately. He or she will examine the ankle and foot and may manipulate them in a variety of ways to determine the severity and type of sprain. This examination may be postponed until swelling and pain subside; in the interim, the RICE protocol should be continued.
Ankle sprains are not routinely evaluated with X-rays.The majority of ankle pain is caused by ligament issues, and ligaments do not appear on standard x-rays. Doctors use the Ottawa ankle rules, named after the Canadian team that developed them, to identify areas of the foot where pain, tenderness, and inability to bear weight suggest a fracture. The Ottawa rules identified patients with ankle fractures more than 95% of the time, according to a review of studies involving over 15,000 patients.
