Sprained Ankle Treatment in India
About Sprained Ankle
Key Highlights
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Non-Surgical Focus: Most ankle sprains are effectively treated without surgery through conservative management.Personalized Rehabilitation: Treatment includes a tailored physical therapy plan to restore strength, flexibility, and proprioception (balance).Prevention of Chronic Issues: Proper orthopedic management reduces the risk of long-term problems like recurrent sprains, instability, or arthritis.listrongMultimodal Pain Relief:/strong Combines rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), medications, and supportive devices for effective symptom control./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Acute injury with pain, swelling, and bruising around the ankle following a twist or roll.
- Difficulty bearing weight on the affected foot.
- A feeling of instability or "giving way" in the ankle joint.
- Persistent pain and swelling that does not improve with initial home care after a few days.
- Suspicion of a high-grade (Grade III) ligament tear or associated injury.
How to prepare
- Initial Home Care: Begin RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) immediately after injury to minimize swelling.
- Medical Evaluation: Schedule an appointment with an orthopedic doctor for a proper diagnosis.
- Wear Appropriate Clothing: Wear or bring shorts or loose pants to the appointment for easy examination of the ankle.
- Medical History: Be prepared to discuss your symptoms, how the injury occurred, and any relevant medical history.
- Imaging: The doctor may order an X-ray to rule out a fracture; no special preparation is needed for this.
Risks & possible complications
- Chronic Ankle Instability: The ankle may remain weak and prone to repeated sprains.
- Persistent Pain and Swelling: Some discomfort or swelling may last for months.
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis: Long-term risk of arthritis in the injured joint.
- Nerve or Blood Vessel Damage: Rare, but possible from the initial trauma or from a tightly applied compression wrap.
- Stiffness: Loss of range of motion if rehabilitation is not properly followed.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Phase 1 (Days 1-7): Focus on RICE, pain management, and protecting the ankle with a brace or crutches as advised.
- Phase 2 (Weeks 1-3): Begin gentle range-of-motion and strengthening exercises as pain allows, often guided by a physical therapist.
- Phase 3 (Weeks 3-8): Progress to balance (proprioception) training, more advanced strengthening, and gradual return to walking and light activity.
- Phase 4 (Months 2-6): For athletes, sport-specific training and a gradual return to full activity under professional guidance.
- Ongoing: Continued home exercises are crucial to maintain ankle strength and prevent re-injury.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
2 weeks to 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering sprained ankle in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for sprained ankle in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform sprained ankle. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for sprained ankle compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Sprained Ankle in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing sprained ankle.
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Orthopedists for Sprained Ankle
Explore experienced orthopedists who regularly perform sprained ankle and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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