What You Should Do With The Ankle Sprain

Ankle Ligament Damage

A condition common in the orthopedic consultation, and is so common that it is not given due respect to this injury since this stop bothering after 15 days, ceases to disturb and there are no sequels in the majority of the cases.

The sprained ankle in 85% of the cases cure by itself, with, or without despite applying a splint to immobilize the pain, for this reason its treatment many times lies with the doctors of first contact.


But there is some ankle sprains that are more severe causing chronic pain and a unstable ankle bone that produces pseudo-already frequent sprains that cannot support the weight of the body due to the fact that one of the ligaments broke down completely.

The ankle sprain causes a ankle unstable with chronic pain and impossibility to perform some activities of daily living, such as playing football, or even swimming, sometimes the only fact of walking causes the ankle hurt.

Another disease commonly associated with the ankle is the pseudo meniscus twist which is a thick scum that is formed in the joint that is very painful,because it contains nerves and traces of ligament.

All sprain should be treated by a specialist because it produces many diseases in the long run that only someone in the field may be treated.


The following prevention measures can reduce your risk of a sprain:

* Wear protective footwear during activities that put stress on the ankle and other joints.

* Make sure that shoes fit your feet properly.

* Avoid high-heeled shoes.

* Always warm-up and stretch before exercising or playing sports.

* Avoid sports and activities for which has not been trained.


Classification of the sprained ankle
sprain 1st degree: They are less serious, since only involve functional disability and mild pain. These show a slight swelling, sometimes none and behave minor damage of ligaments.

2nd degree sprain: are more serious because they involve a major damage to the ligaments, which increases the degree of pain or dysfunction. The swelling is more pronouncedand there is a abnormal mobility. Such lesions tend to be repeated.

Ankle Sprain 3rd degree (chronic ankle pain): They are the most serious and pose a rupture of the cruciate ligament affected. The intensity of the damage, the pain, swelling, and hemorrhage are important and associated with a significant loss in the stability of the joint.

First aid kit
The base for the initial care of  ankle trauma is formed by the following words:
rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
• Stop the activity being undertaken and remove footwear with care.
• Exploring the region and discard wounds in the skin.
• Avoid stepping and rest.
• Ice 20 minutes.
• Raise the ankle.
• Take the patient to the emergency service or consult with doctor to perform a diagnosis and specific treatment.



Recommendations
The recommendation is to go with medical specialists that can lead to a successful conclusion and solution this injury.