“How do you fix a dislocated ankle at home?”
I dislocated my ankle. How do you fix a dislocated ankle at home?
6 Answers
A true ankle dislocation is a severe trauma and should only be managed by a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. If you feel that you have dislocated your ankle, what may actually have happened is the tendons on the outside of the ankle have dislocated(peroneal).
You cannot fix a truly dislocated ankle at home. If it is dislocated it needs to be relocated in the emergency room or hospital setting. Perhaps you do not have a true ankle dislocation but some other problem and therefore you should be evaluated by a specialist
So, if your ankle is dislocated, then the foot would be at a 90-degree angle to your leg. If that is the case, you must go to the hospital immediately. Most likely, you have a sprained ankle. Ice, rest, elevation, mild compression are the things to do. Also, you can purchase an ankle brace from a sporting goods store that will allow up and down motion of the ankle, but not allow side to side (lateral) movements. Take Advil 600 mg 3 times a day. If you don't get better in a few days, see a doctor and have your ankle X-rayed to make sure nothing is broken.
Hope it helps!!
Dr. Bose
Hope it helps!!
Dr. Bose
If you truly have a dislocated ankle, then you need to go to an emergency room to have it reduced!!
You don't, go to the emergency room. A dislocated joint is one of the few orthopedic emergencies and should be treated promptly in an emergency room, occasionally it may require surgery as well.
The following are my thoughts, and sometimes my tips and suggestions in response to your inquiry:
‘Dislocated’ ankle, to me, occurs after a forceful and powerful twisting, impact to the ankle. It is a relatively rare occurrence, and can be quite painful. If this happens, it is not likely you (or anyone) will simply be able to relocate the ankle at home. Getting an X-ray and having an exam (quite soon after the occurrence) Is highly recommended.
David T. Neuman, MD FAAOS
‘Dislocated’ ankle, to me, occurs after a forceful and powerful twisting, impact to the ankle. It is a relatively rare occurrence, and can be quite painful. If this happens, it is not likely you (or anyone) will simply be able to relocate the ankle at home. Getting an X-ray and having an exam (quite soon after the occurrence) Is highly recommended.
David T. Neuman, MD FAAOS
