An ankle (ankle joint) sprain is a very serious injury, much more serious than an ankle sprain, with which it is often mistakenly equated. A sprained ankle requires adjustment as soon as possible. Otherwise, serious complications may occur. What symptoms appear with a sprained ankle? What to do in the event of an injury? What is the treatment?

An ankle sprain( ankle joint ) is an abnormal displacement of bones (usually the ankle and tibia) and other elements that make up the joint ankle (ankle joint).

An ankle sprain is not the same asankle sprain , which is a tear in the ankle muscles. Therefore, an ankle sprain affects only soft tissues.

In the event of an ankle sprain, the bones are dislocated, the capsule is damaged and the ligaments stabilizing the foot are injured. Consequently,sprained ankleis a much more serious ankle injury than an ankle sprain.

Contents:

  1. Ankle Sprain - Causes
  2. Ankle Sprain - Symptoms
  3. Ankle sprain - what to do? First aid
  4. Ankle sprain - diagnosis
  5. Ankle Sprain - Treatment

Ankle Sprain - Causes

An ankle sprain occurs when the foot is incorrectly positioned, e.g. when jumping off, running, walking in high heels, walking on uneven terrain (e.g. mountains) or on soft ground (e.g. beach).

A sprain can also be the result of an external force, such as kicking in a team game. The easiest way to sprain an ankle is in summer, during summer activities.

The risk of ankle sprain is also increased by the fact that during the holidays we often start to move very actively after months of being still.

Ankle Sprain - Symptoms

  • severe pain that occurs at the time of dislocation. Later, the pain accompanies all the time and intensifies when you try to move the limb
  • ankle swelling
  • ankle hematoma

Ankle sprain - what to do? First aid

Until the visit to the doctor, the ankle should be immobilized and placed high. Painwill reduce applying an ice bag (or a towel in which the ice cubes are wrapped) to a sprained ankle.

Ankle sprain - diagnosis

In the event of an ankle sprain, the doctor makes a diagnosis based on an interview with the patient (explains the circumstances in which the injury occurred), tactile tests and X-rays, which allow to exclude, among others, fractures.

Ankle Sprain - Treatment

It is necessaryto adjust the sprained ankle( although sometimes the bones return to their place by themselves).

If, in addition to bone displacement, there is other damage, such as rupture of tendons or damage to ligaments, surgery may be required.

After setting, the joint is immobilized even for several weeks. After this period, rehabilitation is necessary.

It's good to know that a sprained ankle is then more likely to be injured again. Subsequent injuries lead to wear of the joint and may lead to degenerative changes.

After an ankle sprain, swelling and bruising may appear. In this case, topical anti-swelling and anti-inflammatory preparations, such as arnica gel, can help.

It is worth knowing that arnica is a panacea for all kinds of mechanical damage to the body - from minor bruises to more serious wounds, hematomas, injuries and contusions. For this reason, arnica is used in orthopedics and sports medicine.

The use of preparations containing arnica (e.g. a gel) early enough can prevent or significantly reduce the symptoms, accelerate the absorption of ecchymoses, tissue damage and bruises.

In addition, arnica ointment will accelerate the absorption of bruises formed after an ankle sprain, because the substances contained in it have a protective effect on blood vessels and reduce the permeability of the capillary walls.

Important

Ankle sprain - serious complications

A sprained ankle requires alignment, but you should not do it yourself, as an unskillful attitude can cause serious complications. In turn, non-alignment of the joint may lead to joint necrosis, instability and more frequent occurrence of this type of injury in the future.

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Spine, bones, joints