What should I do if I have a sprained foot?

A sprained foot? This is not a trivial matter and should be taken seriously

Many people have sprained feet when running, walking in high heels, playing ball, climbing stairs, or even walking on flat ground...

Most people take sprained feet lightly and continue walking normally if it doesn’t hurt. If injured, simply apply some medicine, soak the feet and walk slowly.

Although sprained ankle is common, don’t take it seriously. If not treated in time, sprained ankle can easily occur again, or even become habitual sprained ankle. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

We need to know the risk of sprained ankle:

Tear of posterior ligament in sprained ankle

Due to the poor stability of the lateral ankle joint and the ratio of medial ligament The lateral ligaments are strong, so most ankle sprains are varus sprains. The most common injury is the anterior talofibular ligament located on the outside of the ankle.

The injured ankle joint will quickly develop pain and swelling, and some patients may even hear a "click" sound when spraining.

There are two common types of sprained feet:

1. Fractures around the ankle joint;

2. Soft tissue injuries, which are often Easily ignored by patients.

Why do you habitually sprain your feet?

Clinical data shows that people who have had an ankle sprain have a 4-29% chance of spraining it again in future sports.

If correct treatment is not obtained, there is a 50% chance of habitual sprained feet.

After the ankle joint is destroyed, it will eventually develop into ankle osteoarthritis, which will lead to ankle joint pain, deformity and loss of function, seriously affecting the quality of life.

There are two main reasons for habitual sprained feet:

1. Sprains can cause varying degrees of damage to ligaments.

Although it has a certain repair ability, it is still difficult to recover as before, which will increase the risk of another sprain;

2. Proprioceptors in the ankle ligaments can sense speed and position .

After the proprioception is damaged after a sprain, it will be difficult for the patient to accurately sense the position of the ankle when walking and exercising, and it will be difficult to maintain body balance.

After the first ankle sprain, you must pay attention

1. RICE treatment principles after sprains

1. Rest

Stop stepping on the ground with your injured ankle, use crutches when walking, and place your weight on your healthy ankle.

2. Ice

Reduce the temperature of the injured area and reduce inflammation and muscle spasm. You can apply ice towel or ice pack to the ankle every 1-2 hours. Joint 10-15 minutes. Be sure to place a thin towel between the ice pack and ankle skin to prevent frostbite. Generally speaking, ice can be applied repeatedly within 48 hours after the injury.

3. Compression

Under the guidance of a doctor, you can use an elastic bandage to compress the injured ankle joint to reduce swelling. Be careful not to wrap it too tightly, otherwise it may Hindering blood circulation in the foot;

4. Elevation

Elevate the affected limb above the heart, lie flat, and use pillows to cushion the injured foot. Reduce joint swelling and promote recovery.

Do not allow the sprained limb to sag, otherwise the swelling will not only not be relieved, but will become more serious.

2. Pay attention to exercise

1. Stretch and fully warm up before exercising to avoid fatigue injuries and excessive fatigue of ankle ligaments;

2 .When going down the steps, you should go slowly, and it is best to land on the soles of your feet to avoid only touching the ground on your toes, which increases the risk of sprained feet.

3. Choose the right shoes

People who often sprain their feet should try to stay away from high heels.

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