Levels of High Ankle Sprain | Not All Sprains Are Same

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Levels of High Ankle Sprain

• Pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking
  a sprain in the ankle can single-handedly bring
  the quality of life down for days at a stretch.
• It may start as a little twinge in the ankle but
  soon develop into serious complications.
• Chronic instability, functional limitations,
  tendon injuries, and even nerve damage can also
  happen in rare cases, says orthopaedic
  specialist and foot and ankle surgeon in Mumbai
  Dr. Chirag Patel and about high ankle sprain.
• Ankle Injury That Takes Longest to Heal
• High ankle sprains due to twisting at the region
  above the ankle joint are more severe and take
  longer than all other types of ankle sprains.
• There are, again, levels to this ankle sprain,
  which may be based on the severity.

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Levels of High Ankle Sprain

• In this blog, with the guidance of an orthopaedic
  surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Chirag Patel, we explain
  the levels of high ankle sprain to let you know
  the severity of the sprain and help you take
  necessary precautions as early as possible. Read
  on.
• Levels of High Ankle Sprain Their Symptoms
• High ankle sprain typically happens in the area
  above the ankle joint. It occurs when the
  ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula get
  damaged to cause an ankle injury.
• The levels of the high-level ankle sprain are
  graded based on the severity of the damage to the
  ligaments
• Grade 1 This is a mild level of high ankle pain
  when the ligaments are slightly stretched or
  mildly torn. The slight damage causes minimal
  swelling, pain, and discomfort while the joint
  stays stable.

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Levels of High Ankle Sprain

• Treatment begins with RICE (Rest, Ice,
  Compression, and elevation) to reduce swelling
  and pain.
• Brace or boot support to enable healing and
  mobility exercises to improve mobility are
  introduced for grade 1 high ankle pain treatment.
• Grade 2 The ligaments, in this case of the ankle
  sprain, are partially torn, resulting in moderate
  swelling, pain, or bruising. There might be some
  instability in the joint, leading to pain and
  difficulty walking.
• Moderate sprains will require temporary
  immobilization to ensure healing. Physical
  therapy exercises and rehab to increase strength
  and recovery are prescribed, and weight-bearing
  is gradually introduced.

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Levels of High Ankle Sprain

• Grade 3 This is severe high ankle pain where the
  ligaments get completely torn, manifesting in
  severe swelling, pain, and bruising.
• As a result, the joint becomes unstable,
  weight-bearing could become difficult, and even
  standing could be painful.
• RICE, immobilization, physical therapy, exercises
  to strengthen ankles, and rehab are recommended
  for healing and gaining strength.
• In severe cases, even surgery is considered to
  repair and restore function as a part of grade 3
  high ankle pain treatment.

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Levels of High Ankle Sprain

• High ankle sprains usually occur in sports that
  involve quick movements, sudden changes in
  direction, and heavy impact on heels.
• Ankle strengthening, proper warm-up and
  cool-down, adequate recovery, technique, and rest
  are the only ways to reduce the risk of high
  ankle sprains.
• But most importantly, it is always advised to
  consult a foot and ankle specialist as soon as an
  injury occurs to ensure proper treatment before
  it worsens, says sports injury specialist and
  foot and ankle surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Chirag
  Patel.

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