Ankle Sprains
A sprained ankle happens when the ligaments are torn or stretched. It usually occurs after a falling down or ankle twisting.
Ankle Sprains may happen for anyone. But it is most frequent in athletes and sportsmen.
According to extreme of damage, three kinds of ankle sprains exist:
Level 1 (Mild). The ligament tissue will be stretched delicately or there is a tiny tear. The ankle has a little bit of swelling and is sensitive to touch.
Level 2 (Moderate). In this grade the ligament is ripped, but not a total rip. The ankle has inflammation over the wound and it is painful to move.
Level 3 (Severe). In grade 3 the ankle sprain, ligament is torn totally. The ankle has large inflammation, the wound is painful and walking is hard.
The usual sprained ankle symptoms are:
- Hurt and feel pain when putting weight on the injured ankle
- Being sensitive to the touch
- Inflammation and swelling
- Having trouble walking
Treatment of sprained ankle in Dubai
For the greater number of sprained ankles, using the PRICE approaches are recommended for 2 days after injury. By “PRICE” approaches we mean: protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation.
- Protection: Use props or lay on a splint or brace in order to restrict use of wounded ankle.
- Rest: Restrict physical activities which might cause pressure on the sprain.
- Ice: Putting an ice pack on the ankle for 20-minute to decrease swelling.
- Compression: Softly cover the ankle with an elastic bandage.
- Elevation. Lift the injured ankle on pillows while you’re lying down.
Surgery is rare and uncommon to treat an ankle sprain. But in some cases that these mentioned approaches didn’t work, surgery is the best treatment of Ankle Sprains.
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