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Treatment for Ankle Sprains
Over 85% of ankle injuries occur in the middle of the ankle. An inversion sprain, twisted ankle and ankle are all terms that refer to an injury of the human ankle. Injuries on the outside of the ankle occur in about 10% of cases. The information below describes a lateral ankle sprain.
A lateral ankle sprain is the result of a turning of the ankle that causes pain, bruising, and tenderness on the outside part of the foot or ankle. Mild ankle sprains can be treated with rest and ice, and the pain and tenderness will usually clear up in a couple of days.
Conservative measures include ice, wraps, bandages to provide stability around the foot, and braces to provide stability around the foot.
The more serious injuries occur when someone has difficulty walking on the injured ankle. It would be proper to obtain an X-rat and medical treatment in these situations to rule out a break or fracture. There can also be soft tissue injuries only detectable by CT Scans or MRI. Usually a doctor will examine that ankle and be able to determine if such tests are necessary. Custom casts of the foot such as walking boots are sometimes helpful with severe ankle sprains. Walking boots support the injured ankle during activity by holding the ankle in place and preventing further injury. The walking boot provides great support for ankle sprains and following surgery. The boot has a rounded sole on the bottom to take some of the load off the ankle and accelerate the healing process. If the ligaments are torn during the injury, surgery may be necessary.
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