Why does my sprained ankle still hurt after a year?
“An ankle sprain that lingers beyond 3 months is often an injury to a bone, tendon or ligament that is unlikely to heal without intervention,” he says. “And the longer an ankle injury persists without proper treatment, the greater the likelihood that permanent disability will result.”
Can a sprained ankle hurt years later?
A sprain that happened years ago can leave residual weakness that isn’t noticed in normal daily activity, but subjecting the ankle to rigorous physical activity can further damage improperly-healed ligaments, and cause persistent pain and swelling.
Can a sprained ankle take a year to heal?
Mild, low-grade ankle sprains will usually heal in one to three weeks with proper rest and non-surgical care( such as applying ice). Moderate injuries may take between three and four weeks. Because of limited blood flow to the ligaments of the ankle, more severe injuries may take between three and six months to heal.
What are the long term effects of a sprained ankle?
Improperly managed ankle sprains are believed to contribute to long-term complications, including chronic instability or arthritis in the ankle joint.
Will my sprained ankle ever be the same?
What’s worse, once you’ve had one, you are inclined to sprain the same ankle repeatedly unless you do exercises to strengthen it. The biggest risk of suffering an ankle sprain is having had one in that ankle already. The reason for this is the weakening of what’s known as proprioception.
Can a sprain be permanent?
Unless the tissue is torn, any kind of sprain or strain injury will heal up usually within days, sometimes weeks, but never longer than that. Therefore, if a doctor is telling you or someone you know that they have a permanent sprain or strain injury, they are wrong.
How do you treat an old ankle injury?
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation is still the standard home treatment applied for mild to moderate ankle sprains. With severe sprains, immobilization with an air cast may be advised. The goal of treatment is to reduce swelling and speed recovery.
Why does my ankle hurt so much after a sprain?
There are two main reasons why these individuals are experiencing pain and discomfort so long after they sprained their ankle: Twisting, rolling, or spraining your ankle places incredible abnormal forces on the bones and joints in your foot and surrounding structures.
When to see a doctor for an ankle sprain?
Suffering with a sore ankle for several months following a sprain, isn’t something you should just “put up with”, or dismiss as part of “old age”. If you are suffering any pain or difficulties with movement in the months following an ankle sprain, call for an appointment today on 3207 4736.
What does a mild ankle sprain look like?
Dr. Barg: A mild sprain looks like for me, for example, it’s always only on the lateral side. That means on the outside, not the inside. Usually, it’s just mildly small and the patient still can go for weight bearing. [inaudible 00:01:53] sort of pain or maybe just a sore, not necessarily the pain.
How long does it take for an ankle sprain to heal?
They told me it would take a month to get back to normal. After 2 weeks I had to go back, but my ankle still felt stiff, was swollen and painful, so they sent me to get physical therapy. They then said it would take 2 months to get back to normal.