“Can ankle ligament injury heal itself?”
I have an ankle injury. Can ankle ligament injury heal itself?
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It depends on the extent of injury. May need to see a specialist.
Ankle ligament injuries can heal themselves. Depends on the extent of the injury and severity. If it's a mild sprain in overtime this can eventually resolve. A more extensive injury can take longer or possibly might need additional treatment. Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
It depends on the severity of the injury. Partial tears can heal with scar tissue. Complete tears sometimes need to be repaired. Unfortunately, both can cause laxity in the ankle which makes the ankle prone to sprains in the future. Athletes and younger patients should to their local foot and ankle surgeon to see what the best treatment is for them.
The short answer is no. It can scar back together depending on the size of the tear. Surgery is usually not indicated unless you have complete rupture with instability making it hard to walk because your ankle is floppy. Otherwise I recommend you look into regenerative medicine options which can repair the cartilage, ligaments, capsule and surrounding musculature. It's not covered by insurance but it works and I have been doing regen med for over 20 years with excellent results.
Depending on how severe the injury is most will heal themselves as long as you follow your doctor's recommendations for limiting motion in the ankle, using ice, compression, and elevation, and realize that a severe injury requires at least 6 weeks to heal. Kathleen Neuhoff, DPM
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Hi! Yes, it is possible for the ligament to scar down and heal itself.
It depends - a proper in person assessment is needed to better discern the severity and give you an appropriate answer
The answer is "it depends", it dpends on the injury, location, which ligament, type of trauma, extend of trauma, etc... please consult your doctor on treatment and answer to your queston.
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The acute ankle sprain is the most common injury in sports. It is estimated that approximately 30% of individuals will develop chronic ankle instability after the first initial lateral ankle sprain. Simple ankle sprains are not as innocuous as many believe, with high rates of prolonged symptoms, decreased physical activity, recurrent injury, and self-reported disability. Routine non-operative treatment is successful in more than 90% of individuals. Surgery is reserved for those who fail bracing, proprioceptive training, and kinetic chain strengthening.
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Yes, they often do. However, when you sprain your ankle, you alter the way your body senses your ankle in space. This makes you prone to re-injury (i.e. rolling your ankle again). To mitigate re-injury and get you back to 100%, you should have a course of physical therapy with focus on proprioceptive exercises. These are exercises focusing on re-establishing your body's sense of your ankle in space.
Grade 1 and 2 injuries can be with a no. Weight-bearing protocol in a cast or CAM boot.
it depends on the severity of the tear but typically yes they heal just fine with rest.
Ankle ligament injury can heal on its own, depending on the severity. I recommend you make an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist (Podiatrist) for evaluation and treatment options.
In most cases ankle ligaments can heal without the need for surgery. This is as long as the injury is treated correctly from the start. For most cases this includes a period of rest, immobilization and physical therapy. If treated incorrectly or in some cases of more severe ankle injuries after failed conservative treatments, surgery might be required. Make sure to see a foot and ankle specialist for the appropriate diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
Yes but you need proper ankle support followed by range of motion exercises, strengthening and therapy. It can take up to 4-6 weeks for ligaments to heal.
