2006-07-20 09:37:26 · 7 answers · asked by nubyrubynubyrubynubyrubynubyruby 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
ice it asap and see a doctor... a sprained ankle can be more damaging and take longer to heal than a broken ankle.
2006-07-20 09:41:34 · answer #1 · answered by Patti B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For more information see http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=152&topcategory=Foot
Here is some general information
Treatment Options
Walking may be difficult because of the swelling and pain. You may need to use crutches if walking causes pain. Usually swelling and pain will last two days to three days. Depending upon the grade of injury, the doctor may tell you to use removable plastic devices such as castboots or air splints.
Most ankle sprains need only a period of protection to heal. The healing process takes about four weeks to six weeks. The doctor may tell you to incorporate motion early in the healing process to prevent stiffness. Motion may also aid in being able to sense position, location, orientation and movement of the ankle (proprioception). Even a complete ligament tear can heal without surgical repair if it is immobilized appropriately. Even if an ankle has a chronic tear, it can still be highly functional because overlying tendons help with stability and motion.
For a Grade 1 sprain, use R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression and elevation):
Rest your ankle by not walking on it.
Ice should be immediately applied. It keeps the swelling down. It can be used for 20 minutes to 30 minutes, three or four times daily. Combine ice with wrapping to decrease swelling, pain and dysfunction.
Compression dressings, bandages or ace-wraps immobilize and support the injured ankle.
Elevate your ankle above your heart level for 48 hours.
For a Grade 2 sprain, the RICE guidelines can also be used. Allow more time for healing to occur. The doctor may also use a device to immobilize or splint the ankle.
A Grade 3 sprain can be associated with permanent instability. Surgery is rarely needed. A short leg cast or a cast-brace may be used for two weeks to three weeks.
Hope this helps.
2006-07-21 03:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by A charmed one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Will Not Take To Long To Heal. Just Walk On It, Limb. but Don't Limb a Lot, For Your Other Leg/ankle Will start to heart. Trust me, I'm twisted my left hip, knee, and Ankle.
2006-07-20 16:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeh Snickersnee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well try and keep weight off it. I would try putting ice on it as well to help the swelling. Take some ibuprofin or tylenol for the pain. If it continues to bother you see a doctor.
Hope that helps :o)
2006-07-20 16:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by luther01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot walk on it, then it is concerning for a fracture and you need an xray. If you can walk on it then it is likely sprained and just us RICE (rest, ice, compress and elevation) and motrin as needed.
2006-07-21 07:35:22 · answer #5 · answered by chunkychun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put ice on it for 20 min or more
2006-07-20 16:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by Joann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a brace sport brace for it then visit a foot doctor
2006-07-20 17:16:39 · answer #7 · answered by valinetimepuppy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋