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First, be sure it is a torn ligament. A doctor will need to examine it to be sure it is not a cracked or broken bone, or a bad sprain - all three of these things feel equally painful (actually I had a bad sprain once that hurt worse than the time I broke a bone in my ankle).
If it is torn, you will probably have a strap-on cast to wear that will hold the ligament in place while it heals - this will take anywhere from six weeks to six months. Ligaments are hard to heal because there is not a good blood supply to a ligament.
You should prepare to have some Arthritis in the area after middle age if it is torn, because it will always be weak and the scar tissue never gets quite as flexible as the area once was, so it gets damaged more easily. You should stay off that foot as much as possible while it is healing, and do whatever physical therapy exercises the doctor gives you (usually stretching exercises). Ice packs (hold them on the area for 15 minutes, then remove to prevent frostbite and leave off for 15 minutes) and elevation (put the foot on a pillow or footstool) are also good. ibuprofen (2-3 over-the-counter tablets every eight hours with food) will help with pain and swelling.
A ligament injury is never going to heal 100% back to normal. You're going to have to do a tremendous amount of PT once the healing process begins.
Ice, elevation and stabilization are the only things that are going to help you during the first week or so. Start PT as you feel your comfort level rising.
First exercise. Range of motion: Remove your stabilizing boot. Sit on a tall stool, a bed or something that will allow your ankle to hang. Slowly trace the letters of the alphabet with your foot.
See an orthopedic doctor (specialist) for the rest of the exercises.
What else can I help you with?
What are torn ligaments in a foot?
Ligaments join bone to bone. Thus the foot has skeletal damage.
How do you treat and heal torn sacroiliac ligaments?
Prolotherapy
Can x rays show a torn ligament in the foot?
X-rays don't show ligaments or muscles but some views will indicate the evidence that there may be torn ligaments eg. if the bones are widely separated or out of alignment.
Will using a brace help heal torn ligaments in foot?
Using a brace can provide support and stability to a foot with torn ligaments, which may help alleviate pain and prevent further injury during the healing process. However, it does not directly heal the torn ligaments; proper rest, physical therapy, and, in some cases, medical treatment are also essential for recovery. Always consult a healthcare professional for a tailored treatment plan.
Is it true or false that in a sprain the ligaments reinforcing a joint are excessively stretched or torn?
It is true! When too much force is applied to a ligament, such as in a fall, the ligaments can be stretched or torn; this injury is called a sprain-kj
What should a foot that has torn ligaments look like when it is done healing?
it would probably look like a red line going down the inflicted area.
Who repairs torn ligaments and tendons?
An orthopedic surgeon
In a sprain are the ligaments reinforcing a joint are excessively stretched or torn?
Yes, this is true that when ligaments reinforcing a joint which are excessively stretched or torn a sprain occurs.
How do ligaments commonly get damaged?
Ligaments can commonly get damaged from a variety of different types of injuries. They can be torn by simply running and twisting the leg, but they can also be torn through participation in sports.
Do muscle relaxers help torn ligaments?
In cases where torn ligaments are continually being pulled and stressed by nearby muscles, preventing them from healing, it is helpful to relax the muscles for a while. It is the body's healing that actually helps the torn ligaments, but the muscle relaxers can reduce the stress and allow healing to take place.
What are injuries that affect athletes?
concussions, torn ligaments, trauma
Torn ligaments involve damage to which tissue?
elastic tissue
