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Suggest Treatment For Ankle Sprain

Hello there, I sprained my right ankle along the CFT and AFT ligaments, the symptoms include the fact that I heard a popping sound when it happened. I was on a cast for 2 weeks and still not fully healed, the cast is off but i still am unable to regain back my form. Should I eat cartigen to speed the recovery?
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Now after 2 weeks , you need strengthening exercises to regain the strength so that you can walk properly.
- Compress or bandage the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could damage it further. You can use a crepe bandage or a simple elastic bandage
- Keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling.
- Gentle massage with a pain killer cream over the injured area might be helpful

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Ankle Sprain

Hi, Thanks for your query. Now after 2 weeks , you need strengthening exercises to regain the strength so that you can walk properly. - Compress or bandage the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could damage it further. You can use a crepe bandage or a simple elastic bandage - Keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling. - Gentle massage with a pain killer cream over the injured area might be helpful I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care