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What if you are limping from a sprained ankle and the doctor says you don't need crutches?
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∙ 12y ago
Sprained ankles usually do not need crutches. Unless there are some severe ligament tears (in which case it is not really just a sprain) the weight bearing parts of the ankle are not affected all that much and it is safe to walk (although it still may be somewhat painful).
The best treatment is rest, ice, compression (ace wraps) and elevation. Gentile range of motion helps promote proper healing and so an over-reliance on crutches and boots can be detrimental. A canvas or similar material lace or Velcro ankle brace can be purchased in most pharmacies. These help provide compression and support and so can make walking more comfortable and reduce the chances or re-injury.
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Should you use crutches if you have a sprained ankle?
Yes. I had to use crutches when I sprained my ankle. If you walk on it, it won't heal. And limping is fatiguing.
Ankle sprained and I can't walk.?
Even if you can't use the ankle that has been sprained, it is possible to walk using the other leg and crutches.
You have crutches because you sprained your ankle but many people in your grade also have them too people think you faked it what should you do?
I do not mean to be offensive, but honestly this is a stupid question. if you have a sprained ankle and need crutches, fine. But if people think you faked it, that is ridiculous an injury is an injury, and who uses crutches in school for fun?
Did Michael Jackson walk on crutches?
for a short period of his life when he sprained his ankle during practice. Nothing major.
How many days should you use crutches if you sprain your ankle?
Yes as when you have a sprained ankle you can't put pressure on your foot if your foot is severly sprained. I would recomend getting crutches but (if you don't want to wear crutches you can wear an ankle brace where you can get from any store) only use them for about 3-7 days and start trying to walk and do muscle exercises. You can get crutches from a pharmacy/drug store. Hope this helps.
Does a twisted ankle need crutches?
It depends on you. If there's no fracture, than you don't need crutches unless you want crutches. If you feel you cannot walk easily/ step on your sprained ankle at all, than you should get crutches. If you can limp around just fine, then there is no reason to get crutches.
What do you do if your sprained ankle has not healed within 2 months?
you need to get it checked by a doctor.
What if ankle just hurts when you walk?
I'd get it checked out by a doctor, you might've sprained it.
Where can I find treatment for a sprained ankle?
Treatment for a sprained ankle can be gotten from your doctor, local hospital or free walk in clinic. Treatment ideas can also be found on WebMD and Mayo Clinic.
With a present sprained ankle I have steel fixtures in ankle from former ankle injury. Can I get an MRI?
It depends on how badly your ankle is sprained.
What a doctor will do to set the bone in place on a sprained ankle?
If a sprained ankle is so severe that the bone is not held in place, the health care provider may use casting or surgery to stabilize the joint.
How do you treat sprained ankle?
To treat a sprained ankle, talk to your doctor. If you don't want to go to the doctor:1.Think of rice2.Elevation3.Put ice on it4.Compression5.Put this Chinese bandage(you don't have to)on your ankle, It will make blood go into it...which is good6.Don't walk on it,set it7.If it hurts badly, walk on crutches. put a cast on your leg too!AnswerFirst, put an ice-pack on i for about 5 minsSecond, if you have a bandage put it in firmlyThird, goto the doctors/hospital
