The medical term "sprain" means a complete or partial tear of the ligament caused by traumatic effects on the ligamentous apparatus of a joint. The cause of these injuries is injuries resulting from sudden movements, when the connective tissue, of which the ligaments are composed, stretches more than its physical characteristics allow. Often, the person who received the most common form of such an injury - sprained ankles, does not go to the doctor at all. However, it must be remembered that often in places of tear nodules form, which subsequently begin to rub against neighboring tissues, thus becoming the cause of chronic inflammation, which means that visiting a surgeon in such a situation is simply necessary.
Ankle Sprain: Treatment
The 1st degree of stretching is characterized by the fact that the fibers of the ligaments and tendons of the lower leg are partially torn, painful sensations are barely noticeable. As a rule, such an injury does not require special therapy. It is enough just to limit the load on the foot and fix the joint with a bandage or elastic bandage. You can fully recover from such an injury after 7-10 days. Regardless of the location, whether it is an elbow tear or sprain of the ankle joint, the treatment will be similar in many respects - temporary rest and a sparing mode of movement in the damaged place. Topically applied anti-inflammatory ointments "Troxevasin", "Dolobene".
Ankle sprain: treatment requiring compulsory medical supervision
2nd degree is characterized by a moderate gap. The victim experiences severe pain, and edema and bruising form at the site of the injury. The joint itself has excessive mobility. Such injuries need therapy under the supervision of a doctor, since it is not possible to carry it out at home. Rehabilitation after rupture of ligaments can include not only physiotherapy, exercise therapy and anti-inflammatory ointments, such as Lyoton or Indovazin, but also pumping blood from an ankle capsule, as well as limb immobilization. Ice should be applied hourly, but not more than 15-20 minutes. It is also not worth using fixation with bandages, since prolonged (over 2-3 hours) squeezing of the injured area can cause damage to blood vessels.
3rd degree - complete rupture of ligament tissue. The moment of injury is often accompanied by a crunch or crack in the ankle. Treatment is prescribed exclusively by a specialist, includes the appointment of ointments ("Indovazin", "Troxevasin") with the further use of exercise therapy and physiotherapy. In especially difficult situations, therapy involves surgical intervention, involving the stitching of ligaments.
Ankle sprain: folk treatment
Traditional medicine recipes can be a very useful addition to the treatment of ankle sprains, but they cannot completely replace clinical therapy. This is a kind of application of various substances on the affected areas, for this, grated raw potatoes, diluted clay or ground aloe leaves are used for therapeutic purposes. It is important to remember: no matter how easy the sprain of the ligaments of the joint may seem, treatment should be prescribed exclusively by a doctor.