HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Ligament Damage In The Ankles Be Treated?

Hi. I am 32 and used to play high level soccer. My legs have taken a beating over the years. Recently while running, my ankle became really sore, but not like a sprained ankle. I thought I had a stress fracture but after going to the doctor it turns out I have ligament damage in my ankles from years of abuse and sprains. Is there anything I can do to help repair the ligaments or help my ankles so I am not in a wheel chair when I am older. Right now I just want to be able to go running.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

First of all I would advise you to consult a sports medicine doctor to get a proper clinical evaluation, examination and thus get further evaluation by MRI or so.
This will give the idea about the exact damage, extent of damage, need of any surgical correction or conservative management to be continued by you till it gets healed up well.
Stop running or any other activities that put on a further strain on ankles, ligaments.
Chronic ligament ailments are typical, least diagnosed and not well treated, the need to have a proper clinical evaluation, examination and management now.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Ligament Damage In The Ankles Be Treated?

Hi, First of all I would advise you to consult a sports medicine doctor to get a proper clinical evaluation, examination and thus get further evaluation by MRI or so. This will give the idea about the exact damage, extent of damage, need of any surgical correction or conservative management to be continued by you till it gets healed up well. Stop running or any other activities that put on a further strain on ankles, ligaments. Chronic ligament ailments are typical, least diagnosed and not well treated, the need to have a proper clinical evaluation, examination and management now. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon