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Ankle Stiffness, Pain In Foot, Ligament Tear After Ankle Twisting. Normal?

morning. i twisted my ankle on a stair case 2 and a half weeks ago. i visited the doctor and she said i had torn a ligament (grade 2, does not need operating). Walking is no longer as painful but i cannot seem to move foot around without pain and stiffness in my ankle. it also hurts if this foot is placed in water or has anything placed on it that is either warm or cold. should i see a doctor again? Is this normal in the healing process?
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

You might having ankle sprain grade 2 .

You have to follow the principle of RICE-

Rest to the ankle
Ice pack application
Compression with crepe bandage
Elevation of limb

If you follow this, it will help in healing process.

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic surgeon
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Ankle Stiffness, Pain In Foot, Ligament Tear After Ankle Twisting. Normal?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. You might having ankle sprain grade 2 . You have to follow the principle of RICE- Rest to the ankle Ice pack application Compression with crepe bandage Elevation of limb If you follow this, it will help in healing process. Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta Orthopaedic surgeon