“What is the fastest way to heal a dislocated ankle?”
I dislocated my ankle. I want to treat it. What is the fastest way to heal a dislocated ankle?
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I cannot answer this, need to be evaluated in person , either ai urgent care or a physician who can look and evaluate
Immobilization for a period of time followed by physical therapy.
Brace and go see an ortho.
Your healthcare provider will need to replace the ankle first since it will not ever heal correctly if it remains dislocated. After it is replaced, some form of immobilization must be provided. This could be a cast, a cam walker
Usually without surgery.
If the ankle is truly dislocated, it needs to be re positioned to the pre injury position. I recommend evaluation by a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) as soon a possible
Most dislocations of the ankle involve fracture of the Tibia, Fibula, or both. You also have to consider all of the ligaments around the ankle and between the Tibia and Fibula. Usually, surgery is required to correctly fix such an injury. An MRI should be taken to identify exactly which structures are involved, and which structures may require repair.
