I have 3 torn ligaments in my left ankle after coming down on the ankle while standing on a couch cushion. I went to an ORTHO yesterday and he told me that it was a typical ankle sprain and to do physical therapy for 1 month, 2 times a week. One of the ligaments is a complete rupture and 3 others are partial tears. I just dont see how this can be a typical sprain when there is a complete tear. I am going to get a 2nd opinion, I just wanted to post here and to see if i am on the right track with the physical therapy not seeming to be enough. i have done research online to see what the course of action should be, and with the severity of mine it says that surgery is reccomended or a walking cast. Has anyone had this happen? If so what was the course of action for you?
2007-07-11 01:11:17 · 4 answers · asked by Sonaria17 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
What you describe is a grade 3 sprain and is not a typical sprain. Usually the course of treatment is a walking boot for 4-6 wks to allow scarring down of the ligaments (part of the healing process) and then physical therapy for 6-8 wks after that. Often PT works, but you must continue with the exercises indefinitely once finished with PT if it does work. If PT doesn't work then surgery might be necessary.
2007-07-11 04:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by Dennis R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, surgery is a last resort. A walking boot/removeable air cast is not necessary for everyone but it does help stablize the ankle so that healing happens faster and more easily.
Beware the physical therapist who will usually give completely different advice about injuries, as will a podatrist, sports medicine doctor, and an ortho.
Partial tears do mend and complete tears are not always necessary to fix so... You should be asking more questions from the doctors. With or without surgery, there are risks and no one here can explain what's best for you in your situation.
2007-07-11 01:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably need surgery if it's a complete tear. I'm sorry about your ankle. God bless you!
2007-07-11 01:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by Eden W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Surgery and a fairly long recovery.
2007-07-11 01:14:59 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋