“When is a sprain considered serious?”
I have had repeated sprains in my ankle. When is a sprain considered serious?
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When you’re having pain and difficulty walking
Repetitive ankle sprains is not a good thing and may lead to long-term problems such as developing chronic pain and arthritis. You should definitely consult a sports physician, orthopedic surgeon or foot and ankle specialist
A sprain occurs when a ligament is partially torn, but the ligament retains its structural integrity. It would become "serious" when the entire ligament is torn.
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Bose
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Bose
A sprain is only as serious as the limitation it causes to your desired activities. For recurrent ankle sprains, exercise/PT to strengthen the peroneal muscles and the use of a stabilizing brace are good first steps to take. If you have tried these kinds of treatments and your ankle is still an issue, you should see an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle problems for other options, including surgical stabilization.
Every sprain may be serious depending on the severity of the injury. You must be examined by a physician.
I’m assuming you’re referring to a sprained ankle. In that case a single sprain is by its definition not serious as it means you did not break a bone and sustained a soft tissue injury to the supporting ligaments if the ankle. It can become serious if it also involves a broken bone or something called a syndesmosis injury (also referred to as a high sprain). Another concern can be if you’ve had frequent sprains and the ligaments are now stretched out too much, you can have an unstable ankle (rolls easy), especially when on uneven ground; this situation at times can require surgery, depending on the severity, to tighten the ligament up again and/or reconstruct the ligament.
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