Ankle Pain

What are some common causes of Ankle pain?

• Fractures

• Sprains/injuries

• Ankle instability

• Arthritis/Rheumatoid

• Gout

• Achilles Tendonitis

• Tumors

• Nerve Damage

What is Ankle Sprain?

Ankle sprain occurs when the ankle ligament is strained or torn. In severe cases, the ankle ligament can be completely ruptured.

What are some common symptoms of sprained Ankle?

• Swelling

• Tenderness

• Bruising

• Redness

• Instability of the ankle

• Difficulty walking

How to treat sprained Ankle?

• RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

• Immobilization in fracture boot or short leg cast

• Ankle brace

• NSAIDS

• Physical therapy

• Surgical repair of injured ligament