Ankle Sprains in Parker, Colorado
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Ankle sprains are a relatively common traumatic injury, especially among people who enjoy an active lifestyle that includes sports and other activities like hiking, skiing, and climbing. At Colorado Foot + Ankle Sports Medicine, podiatrists Kevin Blue, DPM, FACFAS, Ryan Muchowski, DPM, and the team offer patients in and around Parker, Colorado, the most advanced treatment options for ankle sprains. They tailor each course of treatment to your medical and lifestyle needs for a fast recovery and rapid return to the activities you love.
How Are Ankle Sprains Treated?
At Colorado Foot + Ankle Sports Medicine, the treatment of ankle sprains focuses on personalized care to reduce pain, promote healing, and restore mobility. Depending on the severity, treatments often start with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), along with bracing or immobilization to protect the joint. In more serious cases, physical therapy is recommended to rebuild strength, stability, and range of motion, while advanced therapies such as regenerative medicine may be considered to accelerate recovery. Surgical options for chronic or severe sprains are explored to address ligament damage and improve long-term function.
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What is a sprain?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament, a strong, fibrous band of tissue that connects one bone to another, providing:
• Stability
• Flexibility
• Support
Sprains occur when a ligament is:
• Stretched
• Twisted
• Partially or completely torn
Ankle sprains most often occur when the ankle is twisted or bent, and the ligament is forced beyond its normal range of movement. You might also sprain your ankle during a:
• Car accident
• Sports-related accident
• Fall
Activities like hiking, running, and rock climbing are also associated with ankle sprains, especially when you don’t warm up properly before beginning your activity or when you don’t wear supportive shoes. Most ankle sprains occur in the area where the bones of the ankle join with the bones of the foot, but in a few cases, a sprain can occur in the ligaments that join the foot with the lower leg. These sprains are sometimes referred to as high ankle sprains.
Many patients confuse sprains with strains, which involve tendons or muscles rather than ligaments. Some very severe injuries can result in a piece of bone being pulled off when the ligament itself is torn.
What symptoms are associated with ankle sprains?
Ankle sprains can cause different symptoms, depending on the severity of the sprain, its location, and other factors.
The most common symptoms include:
• Pain
• Burning
• Swelling at the injury site
• Instability in the joint
Some ligament injuries are accompanied by a popping noise as the ligament snaps back and forth or tears.
How are ankle sprains diagnosed and treated?
Your physician will begin your treatment with a careful evaluation of the ankle, foot, and lower leg to evaluate the sprain and to rule out other possible injuries that may cause the same or similar symptoms. In many cases, they’ll order an X-ray to provide in-depth information about the injury that can help guide treatment.
Some mild sprains can be treated with:
• Elevation
• Pain medication
• Application of ice packs
• Rest to reduce inflammation and discomfort
Bandages, casting, or splints can provide support to the area during healing. Your physician may also recommend you use a cane or crutches when walking to prevent additional damage to the ankle. In a few cases, they may recommend surgery to repair a ligament that’s been badly torn.