Why Is My Sprained Ankle Still Swollen? [After 3, 6 or 12+ MONTHS!]

[@runthenumbers9698]

That's so interesting! It makes perfect sense! I injured my right ankle in high school, and it healed "fine"... but it was never quite the same again. But then, years later, I injure my left ankle, and gradually, my right ankle got better

[@Cichlidman]

Over the years I’ve had massive back, knee, shoulder, Achilles and ankle injuries and I have always been able to wait it out and has always for better with time sometimes up to a year

[@nate-lc1tj]

You just gave me so much hope thank you

[@andreavanda5402]

Thank you doctor for being honest with the info that 80% of ankle injuries heal without surgery. Surgeons want to operate because, well that's what they do and we need to be well-informed before agreeing to any intervention.

[@nandatandon909]

What did you do?

[@wallwandvids]

Hows your foot now?

[@kedeld4306]

Almost 8 months here. Still feel pain on the daily. I just really hope it can go back to normal

[@chrisigarashi7618]

Omg, im exactly 8 months too. What are you usually doing for the healing process

[@kedeld4306]

@@chrisigarashi7618 well since my comment was five months ago it has now been over a year since I sprained it. It still hurts but it is gradually getting better. Have you been seen a doctor? I plan on going to get mine checked out again.

[@chrisigarashi7618]

@@kedeld4306 How did you sprain it if you dont mind me asking? I just did recently and was told a minor tear in the calcaneofibular ligament. Going to do physical therapy and just bracing the ankle

[@nemesiscodm5371]

Ha funny I've had mine for a year and 4 months and im absolutely pissed

[@kedeld4306]

@@chrisigarashi7618 I was playing basketball and I went up for a lay up. Coming down my foot landed on someone else’s foot and that’s how it happened. I could hear cracks and all types of noises in my ankle while on the ground. I went the the ER. Doctor said in a week I’d be fine, however it was still swollen for about a month. And I couldn’t walk for about 2-3 weeks without crutches. Worst time of my life bro. Still hurts but way way better than first few months after I sprained it.

[@melodybills-hubbard2268]

I had a bad sprain 2 years ago. I have repeatedly re-sprained it since then. My most recent sprain is still painful. MRI said no torn ligaments, but it's still swollen and painful 3 weeks later. I am so tired of it.

[@reinec1964]

I had a grade 3 ankle sprain 5 months ago, I was in a cast , just recently got out of a boot , I’ve seen many doctors and many specialist and I still continue to have stiffness and pain in my ankle

[@DM-wp2wn]

I have the same .. my pain sometimes goes up to the calf when I exert and have pain at top of my toe.. I don’t know how long will this take.. don’t want to take the surgery route

[@karen3705]

For ankle ligament tearing, I do agree with him that you don't need to do surgery for recovery with proper Physio, bracing and shoes. However, from my own experience is that you will also need to have lots of time to rest your leg (for about 6 months). So if you have kids, need to run errands/chores, commute to work, you'll likely need to put them off for half a year. Regular activity is ok, but you need to take precautions to not over-exert (even if it seems like there is no more pain) as the insides are still healing - which is the hard part because your brain subconsciously goes back to normal activity. So if you have the financial means and support to be off your normal life for 6 months, you def can recover without surgery with proper Physio. However, i think many of us weren't able to and what that resulted in is it never gets the chance to properly heal and surgery is the only safe measure forward to ensure full recovery. I also personally feel what surgery is very helpful in is to give you assurance and certainty that your ankle goes back to being tight and secured (important if you're physically active and engage in regular sports) but do take note that post surgery rehab can be quite a hassle and takes about 3 months and what you get in return is full assurance on full recovery. However, if due to any factors you aint able to get surgery, proper Physio and support helps too and it takes 6-8 months to recover fully.

[@RobertMJohnson]

absolute horseshit. if you have a grade 3 tear, your tibia and fibula are literally moving around, making mending of the ligament without immobilizing through surgery near impossible

[@kristenchung6925]

Thank you so much Dr. Really appreciate this informative video. It helps calm me down while I am in recovery but afraid to go see a doctor during an unprecedented pandemic in my lifetime.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Glad you are feeling better, we hope this all gets better as well! 😁

[@shakthiprasad7707]

Are you better now?

[@jr-tu4ng]

Doc. Advice for my x-ray report : There is a laterally displaced, oblique fracture in the distal fibula, at the level of the tibiofibular syndesmosis, adjacent soft tissue swelling is present. No gross evidence of involvement of the distal tibia noted. The rest of the cortical outlines are intact. No lytic/sclerotic changes noted. The imaged joint spaces are maintained. IMPRESSION: Isolated lateral malleolar fracture

[@hannahmitchell87]

Slowly healing a broken wrist (I strongly suspect ligament / tendon damage), then I go & twist my bloody ankle. Almost a month & still very sharp pain with certain movements. I really hope I can get back to working out soon. Horrible losing so much strength & mobility. Wishing everyone a quick recovery

[@grez6330]

Honestly a fantastic clear video thank you very much I hope this helps a lot of people

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it!

[@sharmishtha623]

Hello from India Dr Tom. Firstly thank you for such great foot care content. 7 years ago I had 2 torn ligaments and a torn tendon , however my doctor back then didn’t really explain it much to me and neither did I do much of rehab for it then. I was asked to wear a strapplable splint and I did that for almost 3 months. 2 months ago I did a few activities - stretched a bit too far in calf raises, have been learning an Indian classical dance (Kathak) since October 23 which involves a lot of foot work and banging the feet on the floor , I wore 2 inches heel shoes at an office event after almost 5-6 years of no heels, and did a lot of running around for a family emergency … all of this culminated in my old foot injury aggravating … I have a 1.8 cm split tear in my Peroneus Brevis. I am seeing a orthopaedic doctor and a physiotherapist since mid March .. I have it about 10-12 days rest and have been advised to do strengthing of the feet and ankle, contrast hot and cold foot bath, isometric exercises, ultrasound, compression braces, and electric frequency treatment. I was getting better, but had a flare up again when I walked 3300 steps for some errands 2 weeks ago. I am also taking Chymoral Forte tablets (trypsin and Chymotripsin composition) , my Ortho has extended these thrice so I’ve been taking 3 tablets a day for almost 15-18 days totally. The swelling and pain have reduced about 50 % and I am wearing the compression brace through the day which helps a lot .. however the ankle does pain at night affecting my sleep a bit … I am a bit concerned since it is taking so long and Also is taking so much Chymoral ok? I really want to get back to activity soon.

[@stephaniee.nicolee]

I broke my ankle 6 years ago unfortunately I still have a lot of pain. Thank you for this video! I will go to another doctor for a 2nd appointment.

[@stephaniee.nicolee]

@@wenjiechang4600 waiting until after Covid calms down. Since I WFH I don't have to walk around as much.

[@doug2360]

Thanks for the great information. I have had multiple ATFL injuries over the years and some I'm sure were level 3, but never diagnosed. I have struggled for over 10 years now and wear a lace up boot when doing certain activities. My question is at 67 is there any protocol after so long of time past to rehabilitate my ankle. I have chronic ankle instability (CAI), nerve tingling in my toes that started under the sprained area, but I am not sure if I should wear the brace all the time, and or what exercises at this point will help me or hurt me. I also have started wearing barefoot shoes trying to get my feet to work better. Yes I have seen a couple doctors. Don't feel they even tried to help. Not one ever mentioned my ATFL.

[@dianaolivarez7020]

Thank you very much for you video, I’m confident now that I need to rest it and plus exercise it. Very well explained thank you. Very good teaching and explaining. 👍🏼😁❤️

[@DrTomBiernacki]

You are a great fan, and we appreciate you Diana ! If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you, and these make a HUGE difference for us! g.page/r/CaxJ9b-O6o27EAg/review Thanks again for watching!

[@RedRumble14]

How are u Diana? If smth helped u, what was it?

[@Scorpionbite8]

I was diagnosed with a Grade 1 sprain. 9 weeks out and still swollen and painful. In a tall boot with crutches. The most underrated, undertreated injury.

[@AceCorr]

Do you have any broken bones? Or just a sprain? Did you get X-Rays to confirm?

[@justinchoi1161]

How is your ankle now? Did you recover completely? It's been 8 weeks since the injury for me and my ankle is still swollen.

[@yudihake3515]

@@justinchoi1161 im here at my 6th week, and still swollen. Some pain when walking so i walk limping. But the swelling goes down when sleeping or elevating, but it comes back when i put down my foot.

[@ParamjeetSingh-gc6no]

@@yudihake3515 how's now?

[@yudihake3515]

@@ParamjeetSingh-gc6no now i can back to walk normally most the time, but i still cant stand on tiptoes. And running is impossible to me, but for small run its possible for me.

[@jrg305]

Ive sprained my right ankle significantly about 4-5 times. I've had at least 3 of these locations mentioned. I've had the outer ankle ligaments (spring floor gymnastics landed round off on an inverted foot... That one was the worst and took 6-8 months to get back and couldn't walk for maybe a few weeks and needed crutches and a boot). Same location 5-6 years earlier it was a trampoline doing an Arabian I landed crooked on and inverted the ankle. Then I picked up figure skating. The injuries in this sport have been not as severe. I had an eversion sprain or damaged the cartilage doing an off ice single leg landing for a 360 jump (practicing for axel). Don't land on hard carpet in shoes. Wear socks and do it on slippery floor so your body still spins and doesn't lock from the friction. I most recently sprained my peroneal tendon on ice. My toe pick stuck on a 3 turn and I went back and medial to my foot while the foot stuck in the ice. This one and the eversion sprain seemed to heal the fastest. I could get on the ice within 2 weeks. The eversion one I could still skate since the boot protects you. For my peroneal injury I can't skate backwards and find it pretty limiting so just doing fitness stuff off ice and letting it heal. Swimming makes it worse since the ankle flops around too much. I started my PT immediately the next day after the injury (don't even have to go, I know the exercises now after it being the 4th or 5th time). When it is swollen basically you just wiggle and avoid bad pain and challenge yourself on the not so bad growing pain. Psychologically, the gymnastics spring floor injury was the worst. Thoughts of giving up the sport forever (I was 32). Since then I have gone to trampoline parks and wore ankle braces, but it took me years to face that. After the 4th injury I'm like *ugh come on not again * and more frustrated and impatient. But I at least have had more than full recovery after each one. Half the shit I can do on the ice and my balance is crazy I couldn't have done when I was younger because I never focused on ankle and arch strength and balance as part of my fitness routine. I can do all kinds of crazy spins and stuff on and off ice. The human body is amazing. God did a great job. Just takes a ton of maintenance. Very very high maintenance. But very worth it and better than becoming old and frail. I'm 37 now and still better than a lot of teen athletes on the ice, and it is my 8th sport. Hope this helps others.

[@karen3705]

agree, it just takes very very very high maintenance for recovery

[@Amelia7777]

37, (military employee) sprained it multiple times throughout my life, this last sprain MRI showed I tore the anterior talofibular and calcaneofubular ligament. Also shaved off some cartilage off my talor dome. Just want surgery at this point 😭

[@pennychu1117]

Thanks! My daughter had split tear of the peroneus longus and brevis tendons(1.6cm & 1.4cm respectively), is it real that there’s chance it can heal on its own?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We would love to be able to give you a more specific answer, but unfortunately we cannot do so. These are very complex medical problems that do require specific evaluation in both physical and imaging modalities. Please see a podiatrist near you for further evaluation. We would be doing you a disservice with general advice for such an important issue. Your podiatrist or primary care doctor can likely help much more than we can in this instance. We really do appreciate you as a fan and we hope to bring you more detailed videos that help more in the future!

[@sergiolopez3965]

Sprained my ankle defending in ⚽️ forward hit the ball so hard that my foot bended. I went back to playing within a week and reinjured. I've been resting and strenghthing it back for a month now. I still have some tenderness on the fibular ligament in the back, so I am thinking on resting for another month to fully strengthen and when I stop feeling tenderness.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzMg4iidsuhkNE This updated video might help!

[@1shanshan76]

@DrTomBiernacki I would love to see a video on how you overcame your stiff, scarred, contracted ankle after a traumatic ankle injury and how long post injury did it take. I'm going on 2 years since a non-surgical traumatic ankle injury. Ankle and midfoot are tender, stiff and limited despite having quality rehab for these 2 years. I can't do all my outdoor hobbies. I still can't walk anything more than 5k steps a day. How do you know it's still rehab-able and more function is possible, versus being a permanent arthrofiborosis kind of case where? My understanding is AF is not a rehab kind of thing.

[@JerricaNichols-ih8um]

Can a completely torn ligament heal without surgery? So incredibly informative! Thank you!

[@BetterDays_Now]

Sometimes. How are you doing now ?

[@happyma246real8]

Hello, Its been a month since my ankle sprain. The ligaments are fully healed but really stiff and there's still swelling, what should I do?

[@TASIAawful1]

Same as me around 3 weeks now my ankle is still swollen but I’ve heard it can be swollen up to 3 months

[@ima9745]

Thankyou dr.great content 👍my ankle sprained 5 months ago.still have pain sometimes.veins around that ankle seems very tiny than healthy ankle.why it happens 😯

[@rebeccab1310]

So I have sprained my ankle 7 months ago and had a full thickness tear at the atfl and cfl ligaments. Done brace for a couple months a boot for 8 weeks and physical therapy and still have pain and limited rom. What's next?

[@MedEvil1c]

I have plantar fascitis / flat foot and bunions for years. Then had painful tendinitis for 4 months following heavy walking vacation. Doctor found no issues with x ray. As I approach 6 months with stiffness, are compression socks or ankle sleeves with straps that cross in X needed for working out? (walking on treadmill)

[@karthikagnihotri3777]

Hi Doc, i have ankle ligament grade 2 sprain. But still the pain and swelling is there. It's almost 2.5 months . Can you please suggest whether i need to go for surgery or only for physio therapy.

[@BetterDays_Now]

Thank you for all of your videos. Very helpful.

[@Krystaldoll282]

My pain is outside of my foot. Thank you for this video! I fell close to 3 months ago and have continued pain on my foot and knees. They have decided to request an MRI but it’s been almost 3 months will an MRI be helpful at this point?

[@trishisblessed6819]

Did you ever find your answer?

[@Krystaldoll282]

@@trishisblessed6819 kind of. My knee I have a torn medial meniscus, sprained MCL, swelling of surrounding tissues and bursa etc. my foot/ankle I have 3 severely sprained ligaments and a fourth wit a possible tear, swelling, and some kind of nerve issue. I see a Podiatrist on Friday to address the foot and ankle and waiting for appointment with the Orthopedic to address knee. It’s been just shy of 5 months since I fell. Ugh .. thank you for asking

[@trishisblessed6819]

@@Krystaldoll282 thank you for providing an answer. It’s so frustrating when we simply want to understand what’s going on. Hope you continue to feel better.

[@BetterDays_Now]

I hope you healed up well.

[@Carrjimbo]

Tore two ligaments. Eight months on still swollen and bruising of the bone was showing up on an MRI seven months after the incident. No need for surgery of the ankle, very stable, no cartilage damage. However swelling is still very persistent even if slightly down from what it was.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

James, thanks for watching and we hope you feel better soon! We appreciate you as a fan, check with a doctor if not improving! If in the Michigan area consider coming to see us! www.michiganfootdoctors.com/ If reasonable, we would appreciate a quick rating from you, and a good rating makes a MASSIVE difference for us! g.page/r/CSudMUZfg68sEAI/review Thank you for being such a great fan; we appreciate you watching! All the best to you.

[@noraparsons6463]

Thanks so much for this informative video. Great information about the ankle and healing.

[@EMB-tl6mi]

What about when it was misdiagnosed? I sprained my ankle 2 times in less than 2 years and every time I went to ER, they took an Xray and said I just got my ankle sprained, 4 years later I started having excruciated pain I couldn't even walk so finally I was referred to a Podiatrist got a MrI taken and this is what they said: Signal changes involving the anterior talofibular ligament likely related to prior injury- FLUID: Small tibiotalar and subtalar joint effusion. - Mild edema is seen involving sinus Tarsi.. Tarsal tunnel is normal. Muscles are normal. - Moderate to severe bone marrow edema was seen involving the anterior lateral aspect of the calcaneus with subchondral extension to the region of the calcaneocuboid joint and anterior process of the calcaneus. There is cortical irregularity and decreased T1 signal in the region of the anterior process of the calcaneus which may be secondary to underlying fracture. No conclusive evidence for cartilage defect. I had surgery to correct a bunion and they proceed with subtalar arthroscopy to remove the fluid 6 weeks later the pain is still like nothing was done and now I feel more miserable cause after taking time off from work my results are not there. Please any advice.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzMg4iidsuhkNE This video might help further!

[@positivesun3661]

You really broke things dwn,sir!Knowledge is king!

[@marconopolo5723]

I've been wondering, is recovery time faster for people who were really active before the injury? I've only been able to read about general population cases, or people who arent very active at all. Those same people also still complain about pain over a long period of time. I haven't been able to stumble on really active people cases.

[@RedRumble14]

I’m a basic CrossFit guy, with a football background, sprained my ankle 23 days ago. It totally seemed like and easy case, the ankle was swollen but no bruises or bloody marks. However, i rested 3 weeks and now that I came back to walking, I can’t do it cuz the feet hurts. I wonder is it cuz I’m outs of shape due to inactivity or it’s ligaments damage? Should I work through the pain? It also swells at night. I can’t walk, skipped 2 weeks of uni already, so depressed now …. What can help me?

[@johnsmith-dh9mu]

@mr. Bo The reply is late but physical therapy is key. Either seeing one or learning over time through trial and error and research what needs to be done.

[@ongi33]

Did you come right with your ankel?

[@boshirahmed]

Mine 8 months. I've started slow skipping to heal ligaments better through pressure and stretching. Can't skip as well as before. Before doing this was just too much. There are exercises on u tube for pain in different parts of the foot ​@@RedRumble14

[@BackpackingVideos]

Just curious--for someone who is athletic and wants to be able to do physically demanding activities (hiking, etc.), is surgery common for someone with multiple grade 3 tears? I have a full tear in my CFL, ATFL, and deep deltoid ligaments.

[@alexendrapeconga8640]

I broke my ankle 3 different ways 2 plates 10 screws got those out how should I really excise/stretch it. Only asking because I'm only 18 I broke at 17 like the ending and I'm constantly on my feet now but still in with pain.

[@priyadharshan5481]

My left leg was ligament strain problem due to long jump practice.5 months ago but now still have a pain and swelling of my ankle joint.please comment of my question?

[@leeterryberry2563]

I’m 62, had a distal fibular fracture. 6 weeks in the walking boot, follow up x-ray, bone is healing. But, the ankle is swollen and sore. The orthopedic doc did not recommend PT.

[@alexromero3593]

I first sprained my ankle while skateboarding, a few months later I fractured it and it stayed swollen it’s been like this for the past 3 years and doesn’t seem to get better I can still walk run and to other things but if I do those things for a long period of time it gets really sore and hurts , the major thing that hurts is like a nerve or some type of tendon I’ve been to the doctors but they don’t seem to do anything…

[@nabidc61]

The one thing that you kept on repeating Tom was 'stabilize' the ankle with a brace or boot. By this, I'm obviously assuming that you mean to immobiliser the ankle and keep it still for a 'long period of time'. It's been 3 months and I know 100% that I've torn multiple ligaments somewhere deep inside the ankle. My question is: should I immobilise it now? Or is it too late to immobilise the joint?

[@rachellea.3728]

I have this same question.

[@jonathantanksley9287]

Grade 3 cfl tear. Use of PEMF therapy to support blood supply for 3 weeks every day. Athlete had excellent proprioception and foot strength prior. What timetable can the athlete follow to being loading the ankle again? It's been 4 weeks of no load and relatively stringent immobilization with routine pemf therapy.

[@technicalsubhajit]

My mom Lateral Malleolus bone Swealing in one leg but no pain no fractures. Why this happened 😢😢😢. And what to do now ? Thankyou

[@JBmusicart]

Doctors and Mechanics are very similar.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Absolutely haha

[@chrischettiar2690]

I injured my ankle 4 weeks ago. Its still a bit swollen, albeit not as much as earlier. I cant dorsiflex and i feel a lump kinda thing in the front of my ankle joint. What should i do? Im not able to squat due to lack of range of motion

[@merc2413]

What do u recomend doing for treating a lateral mallelous soft tissue swelling? I sprained my ankle playing soccer by kicking the ground instead of the ball and sprained it by planting my foot outwards. Do i just rest? Apply ice every day, therapy excercises?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzMg4iidsuhkNE This video might help further!

[@jermaineskinner140]

Michigan foot doctors. Does it so posed to feel tight when u have a sprained ankle

[@DrTomBiernacki]

A sprained ankle can definitely cause a variety of symptoms that include swelling, bruising and nerve irritation from that. See a podiatrist if worried!

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We hope you feel better soon!

[@PL4Y1991]

2years ago The impression were as follow: Tear of the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments. The osteophytic formation along the anterior inferior tibia and superior talus may support the diagnosis of anterior. Now I’m doing another MRI.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Ouch, that is tough for sure! We really hope you feel better. Just make sure to see a podiatrist in the future if your problem continues. We really, really appreciate you as a fan and than you for watching. If in the Michigan area consider coming to see us! www.michiganfootdoctors.com/

[@healthndlifestyle1824]

Hw are you now

[@mellead8727]

Hi Doctor! My toe was sprained a year ago and it still hurts. Does this apply to toes as well please?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

This video is more for ankle pain, we do have other videos on toe pain, thanks!

[@PratimaNavale]

@@DrTomBiernacki Hello Docs, I am a teacher and sprained my ankle a year ago while coming down the stairs. Xray showed no fracture but MRI showed inflammatory synovitis with mild ankle joint effusion. I had no option to quit the job at that time, so I took no rest and kept working all days. I used to get cramps and pain while standing, walking, climbing stairs and swelling by the end of the day. The injury became more serious and I had to quit the job. It's been almost 2 months now I have been resting at home. But still I can't walk properly and my ankle shows stiffness, redness, swelling and burning pain. I can climb the stairs but can't go down the stairs easily. It really hurts. I feel hopeless and helpless thinking that my ankle has been permanently damaged. Not understanding what to do.... totally fed up now.☹️😫

[@Shaydythegreat888]

thank you for this informative thing is strange to have an injury in your body and not be aware of what actually happened or occurred i have sprained the same ankle 2 times within 6month and it’s been over a year will go back to physio and see a podiatrist

[@DrTomBiernacki]

I appreciate your comment Shayden! I am happy we could help you understand what happened to you ankle. Let us know if we can hit any other related topics! If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you; these make a HUGE difference to us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thanks again for watching our channel!

[@hibiscusa4821]

I'm week 3 after tibia and fibia fracture and long bone fracture all in 1. I feel things healing forsure but I had a question is pain in my ankle normal at week 3 after getting up it goes away after leg being down some time but im jist scared im messing up my heal time

[@etadeanograceland4708]

You videos are awesome, such a fun guy but very helpful, I have ankle pain which I've had for a few months, I cannot rest with my job and I have children so I'm not sure I'll ever heal, I love your vids 👍

[@minjback100]

thank you very much for this video i feel better after watching this. i had a full thickness tear of my atfl and cfl. it has been 2months since the injury and I was wearing a boot for 6weeks and now i took them off and just started walking again of course with limping and doing some PT now. do you think I will get better like how i was before ? like being able to run and cut !without getting a surgery? i initially hurted myself from playing basketball but i wanna be able to play again! and i am 36yrs old! what do you think???

[@madkat7923]

What I want to no. If you break a bone in your foot, the outside of your foot from spraining your ankle, is it a must to put a proper cast on becusse fracture?

[@alexiuslovett5452]

My ankle has been swollen since March between the atfl and cfl. It doesn't hurt. It's not bruised. No broken bones. I've been going to physical therapy but nothing is helping and no one can give me an idea of what is wrong.

[@fateenmohamed7348]

Same

[@mojomikujojo]

Ask your doc if it is scar tissue !! Feel better ✌️

[@shubhamshinde2514]

Same issu since dec 2021 till now. 6 month complete but my ancle still swollen.

[@Duqhun]

@@shubhamshinde2514 same as me. Swollen for 6 months. I've got full mobility but still swolen and stiff

[@shubhamshinde2514]

@@Duqhun no pain in my ancle But still swollen 😑 What can i do ? Any idea ?

[@Bluegastank]

I jumped off from an 8 foot rock at the beach and landed on wet sand and crushed my ankle and never had surgery or anything but I did have to use super feet inserts to correct my pronation and now my right ankle still swells up eight years later this gives me hope because I think I can do some stretching to help it.

[@motaherhossain3306]

Hello doctor. I sprain my ankle 3 month age. It still swollen and i don’t have too much pain on the others hand i feel it doesn’t move like before. I jamped on from the wall and i sprain my ankle. Now what should i do? Help me.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Check out some of our ankle sprain video guides or see your doctor, 3 months doesn't always mean permanent issues!

[@LowtimeCPL]

You know what happen?

[@Yonisaj12]

What is the right shoe for a flat sprained foot? Or for flat feet in general?

[@tanusharma9214]

My doctor told me I have weak legaments because I am having legament injuries from last 4-5 years on regular basis.. for eg like I today suffer from legament injury when it covers after some time if my leg got twist again then I have again legament injury but my current injury is still not recovering from approx 9 months.. Kindly help

[@Bradlee297]

Look into Hindu squats to strengthen your ligaments

[@asdfghjkl-ro5jd]

It's been 40 days since I broke my right leg. fracture 5th avulsion fracture. I got my cast but I can't walk. still have pain. what do you suggest to do?

[@asdfghjkl-ro5jd]

I fell with this leg today. My 2nd toe is sprained and hurts a lot when I move it, but the bruising and swelling are ok. what do you think you did 40 days after the fracture, can my bone re-fracture or crack from a fall? then there will be rapid changes. thanks for the reply

[@jciq]

I recently had a grade 3 atfl tear/rupture wondering if the ligment ever grows back?

[@markb20]

It will, but it'll take time. I was a runner, suffered a grade 3 tear (with bone chips) and was casted for 6 weeks. What followed was two months of physical therapy which helped tremendously. Bottom line- surgery is RARELY done for ankle ligament tears. The ligament reattaches, but you also get scar tissue with that. That's why therapy and home exercises are essential, to help break up the scar tissue while strengthening the ankle. Good luck.

[@jciq]

@@markb20 Hey thanks for this and that’s reassuring. I’ve just started my PT. Were you able to make a full recovery (back to running) in 2 months?

[@markb20]

@@jciq Hey Jason- Actually I didn't get back to running until 6 months later due to the severity of the injury (grade 3 tear with bone chips). The pain and swelling were not issues later on, it was the instability and stiffness that took so long. I took up biking as a substitute until I was able to run again. Long term, it was the stiffness that seemed to last so long, due to scar tissue that develops whenever you rip ligaments, tendons, etc. That's why the therapists are always trying to break up the scar tissue in PT. Good luck!

[@jciq]

@@markb20 Thanks Mark this is super helpful and gives me some closure over my situation. Can confirm that currently ankle muscles feel very stiff, however have started to loose up a bit over time as I continue to do PT exercises everyday. Wondering when you say bone chips are these due to an avulsion fracture? Do you still feel the bone chips when you walk/run etc.?

[@bikramdas9330]

@@jciq when sprain your ankle noise crack sound.

[@RedRumble14]

Doc please! I had a pretty light sprain 3 weeks ago, rested and today is the first day I started giving a load by doing light exercises. Is it ok that couple hours later ankle became swollen? Can it be a reaction to the load after a 3 weeks break? Should I continue doing exercises? And in general, while doing light recovery exercises, should we push through minor pain at times?

[@zdrew5612]

Can I pm u somewhere about my ankle sprain sir? I wanna send videos and pictures of it. Sigh I have not been doing sports almost 4months. But is still hurts and still inflammed

[@vishaljaggumantri3091]

I had an accident 2 years back in which my medial mallelous moved forward due to which im not able to walk properly even now. Please help me with what should i do

[@jennwilliams1885]

I just transitioned into an air cast after spending 6 weeks in a boot cast. I was diagnosed with a sprain of the calcaneofibular ligament of right ankle. I took a freak fall while hiking. I start PT next week but want to get a jumpstart. The pain is definitely still there just not as bad so is the swelling. It’s the stiffness at night that really hurts. I’m so ready to start walking but I’m literally scared that my ankle will give way. It will be 3 months for me on Sept 11th.

[@kennierivera9928]

OOOOF same thing happened to me. It took 7 months for me to get cleared for work. I still have a little pain most days and have poor flexibility. Good luck at PT! And stay tough!

[@RedRumble14]

Guys, I sprained my ankle 3 weeks ago and when the evening comes, the swelling increases, is it ok? Also, did u feel the pain when u returned to walking? Cuz I was resting for 3 weeks and when came back, struggled with pain when walking. Is it cuz I’m out of shape or it’s ligaments still damaged?

[@bikramdas9330]

@@RedRumble14 how do you feel now

[@TASIAawful1]

I rolled my ankle on a tree root my whole foot and ankle swelled up I went to doctor after 3 weeks and she told me it could take 12 weeks or longer to repair itself been nearly 7 weeks now I’m back walking but my ankle still aches if I do too much plus it’s still puffy wish you all the best it was a terrible experience I was literally beginning to get depression through being stuck inside not moving

[@tanusharma9214]

My right ankle is swollen from February but my bone is note broken, but still my swelling is not going and it hurts sometimes not always

[@mrdudhbhat5314]

How did u fix it Same thing going on 🥺

[@bikramdas9330]

@@mrdudhbhat5314 how did you fix it?

[@bikramdas9330]

@@mrdudhbhat5314 please reply me

[@dennyblank6035]

Wow this video explained all my symptoms and concerns. I finally realized what I have have been suffering from. Neuroproxia! I injured my ankle and after immediately started getting shooting pain to my pinky toe and now big toe and around my ankles. I have gotten cortisone injections and didn’t work. The only injection that worked a little was epidural injection in my back for lower extremity 🦶. However, I can’t stand on my ankle more than 3-4 minutes without hurting!!!!

[@510magic]

Eversion sprain grade 2. Seven weeks out with some reduced ankle dorsiflexion. Body weight training everyday with balance board improved strength. Seems the last 10% could be scar tissue build up

[@GurpreetSingh-br9mu]

Do you have any suggestion on how to heal scar tissues ?

[@rabiayasir3598]

Hi Dr .I'm bed bound for last 10 days..and Dr diagnosed deltoid foot muscle injury ..and have an under knee boot cast for 6 weeks ..I have no pain or swelling ...but I'm disallowed to put weight on it ...I'm on medication ...kindly let me know is it possible that after 2 weeks my cast will be removed..as I'm hell tired of being bed bound and my back gets tired ..

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Rabia Yasir, we really hope that you feel better soon and thanks for watching our video! We're sorry to hear about your deltoid foot muscle injury and we really hope you feel better soon! Just remember follow directions of your doctor. Your specific treatment and doctor recommendations are based on detailed knowledge of your case. So, please follow all recommendations of your doctor - this will lead you to the shortest time of recovery. Disobeying your doctor recommendations may prolong time to full recovery and may even cause additional problems. If in the Michigan area consider coming to see us! www.michiganfootdoctors.com/ If possible, we would appreciate a quick review from you; these make a HUGE difference to us! g.page/r/CZWo3fJqJrVpEBM/review Thanks again for watching! All the best to you.

[@ashleyhatten7755]

what if you still have off and on orange size swelling and pain after 10 years? Am I a lost cause..and need surgery.

[@sethdonahue7452]

It didnt heal properly u either need a ton of money for surgery or sprain it again and just walk it off both work but ones free

[@diannahannah4194]

I have a grade 3 sprain, ruptured ATFL, and high-grade sprain on the lower ligament. I injured my ankle 4 weeks ago. I'm still wearing a boot and having moderate pain, especially in the morning. I am a full-time floor nurse, working 12-hour days, 3 days a week. I follow up with my podiatrist this week, and I think he may recommend surgery. Should I get it if that's what he recommends? I walk so much for my job. I'm worried.

[@AR42499]

what did you decide on?

[@diannahannah4194]

@KiNgXaNaXJr he wanted me to try PT for 6-8 weeks and see how I feel. I feel like we are making progress, but at the end of my long shifts, the medial side of my ankle hurts, and there's a firm area below my ankle that looks like another ankle bone. I see my dr again next week.

[@sharonlrb_]

My doctor said I have grade 1 ankle sprain but it still hurt and swollen after 6 months. I can't walk properly. How can I fix it 😓😓

[@AceCorr]

You can fix it if you contact me. I can heal your ankle as long as there is no broken bone. Let me know how I can contact you.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzMg4iidsuhkNE This video might help further!

[@glavegem59]

I feel slightly restricted when I try to turn my ankle down and twisting in. Is this because my calceniofibula ligament is dislocated and restricting my movement? And how does would I heal that without surgery?

[@healthndlifestyle1824]

Same problem with me how r u brother is it normal now

[@EskimoLady870]

Can extray ,tell if ankle ligament tissue is torn or stretched

[@miltonfernandes1531]

My ankle is still swollen and I'm 4 months in my injury when I was play football. What can I do so the swollen go down?? Pls help me I'm only 14

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Always seek help if worried, don't rely on only online advice. Hope you feel better soon

[@NishantSingh-yw2dk]

Let me know if you find any solution

[@luisdifferent4062]

U fixed it?

[@mjclaudianava5397]

Hi, what could be the possible cause of a lump on the antero-lateral ankle following a medial distal tibial fracture. the fracture is fixed with plates and screws

[@PratimaNavale]

I am a teacher and sprained my ankle a year ago while coming down the stairs. Xray showed no fracture but MRI showed inflammatory synovitis with mild ankle joint effusion. I had no option to quit the job at that time, so I took no rest and kept working all days. I used to get cramps and pain while standing, walking, climbing stairs and swelling by the end of the day. The injury became more serious and I had to quit the job. It's been almost 2 months now I have been resting at home. But still I can't walk properly and my ankle shows stiffness, redness, swelling and burning pain. I can climb the stairs but can't go down the stairs easily. It really hurts. I feel hopeless and helpless thinking that my ankle has been permanently damaged. Not understanding what to do.... totally fed up now.☹️😫

[@DrTomBiernacki]

That's horrible to hear. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17Mk6SurtZ4qq8

[@DrTomBiernacki]

This updated video may be more helpful. Good luck!

[@Navillus.55]

If the fall was in the school, you would have been eligible for Workers' Compensation. This would have paid for all your doctor bills, medication, etc., and time loss. Get some information from an attorney who specializes in Workers' Comp. He/she may still be able to get compensation for you.

[@jciq]

I’m not a medical practitioner by any means but I think you should a specialist to better understand what to do

[@comodice905]

Sounds like a quiter

[@ftrwar]

been out since oct 4 2023 with my ankle its now jan 21 2024. was a high ankle sprain, insurance wont pay for my pt beyond a few weeks. i still have pain on the outside of my ankle up my calf. my ankle always feels like it wants to turn inwards and i have trouble turning outwards. i have a pretty physical job in retail meat department and do weight training. i havent been optimal since. my drs have me on muscle relaxers and pain meds. the pain isnt constant, but it comes and goes. i have trouble with balance still. i do my pt stuff that i can do in my weight room under my squat rack in case i need to use my hands to help balance. i have been stacking 2 35lbs plates doing my heal taps and balancing (no bosa ball) doing bodyweight calf raises(heal raises) and toe raises. i can kind of go up about 3 steps, walking on uneaven ground is uncomfortable still. when i do my balances i still get pain below my ankle feeling like its trying to turn inward. i have been wearing a lace up ankle brace but have been trying to ease off of it. i am supposed to go back to work beginning febuary but at work i have to be able to climb ladders and be on my feet for 9 hours out of the day and downstack and pull pallets.

[@Pepzy]

What about a talus fracture. Happened in 2018. I still have pain till this day and sometimes i can't walk

[@scottkeegan1007]

I am at 5.5 months, its concerning, after visiting Sport doctor and Podiatrist, and both look at me like I will be fine, or it takes time. I injured skipping, that was it. I had partial tear in the calcaneofibular and anterior talofibular ligament, I can still barely walk normal today. I have had some better days, but back in forth on crutches, I can wear crocs and Birkenstocks only. What is a realistic time frame??, as I am a kite surfer and want to get back to my sport. I have rested all I can, I did some Physio, but I found it did not help. I use mini massage gun on my calves and thighs now, it seemed to help a bit. Not sure if I am baby the foot to much. Now the other is kind of injured from over compensating, this is brutal.

[@radioactivethug2294]

Hi doc, I have pain around my peroneal tendon but I can flexibly move my foot inwards and outwards without pain . But after I’ve rest and when I wake up to move around it hurts for a few seconds and go away . Also painful to touch at times .

[@DrTomBiernacki]

This is generally peroneal tendonitis, check out our videos on this. It goes over diagnosis & treatments ❤️💪

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Have a merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and happy new year 🙏😊

[@ashleighkiwinz]

Tore my cfl this year 2days before valentines by nearly getting hit by a car and I haven’t been able too see my podiatrist due to covid as it’s been sore but I am getting excercises in.. that was a bad injury was 3months in moon boot couldn’t walk.

[@brookeruis9788]

What about a sprain on the outside of the foot where the ankle bone is sticking out is swollen has been for 3 months no pain but very swollen

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzMg4iidsuhkNE This video might help further!

[@sherineleyla1698]

Hi I feel dow stairs and is still swollen I had a scan it show nothing so why ankle still swollen the. Doctor wants me to have mri

[@GeorgeWashingtonknows]

I was just in a accident and I have what they call a trimalleolar fracture. They said I need surgery. What’s your thoughts on that?

[@DrTomBiernacki]

Vida Loca Vlogs, we would love to be able to give you a more specific answer, but unfortunately we cannot do so. These are very complex medical problems that do require specific in person evaluation in both physical and imaging modalities. Please see a podiatrist near you for further evaluation. If in the Michigan area consider coming to see us! www.michiganfootdoctors.com/ If possible, we would appreciate a quick rating (hopefully good), as it makes a HUGE difference! g.page/r/CSudMUZfg68sEAI/review We really do appreciate you as a fan and we hope to bring you more detailed videos that help more in the future.

[@GeorgeWashingtonknows]

@@DrTomBiernacki The hospital sent me to a orthopedic surgeon not a podiatrist.

[@Dsuji245]

I have a Trimalleolar fracture. Left, right and back bone fractures. I had a surgery. No choice to me. 7 months now. I am able to walk. The healing process is really long, but you will get there.

[@nicolep4733]

I badly sprained my ankle almost 3 years ago. I went to step out to a horse trailer and stepped in to a hole I didn’t see, it rolled outward and then twisted them other way when the heel of my riding boots caught on a root in the hole. I felt and could hear along with others and audible snap. It’s still swollen slightly around the outer ankle to this day. I am wondering is there any tendon/ ligament that keeps your foot from tilting inward? My foot now naturally tilts inward at about 70 degrees.

[@RedRumble14]

Man I’m 3 weeks after a light sprain, u telling the swelling can still be present after 3 years???? And I wonder, is it ok if the swelling appears after light physical exercises that I started doing today? Should I push though it a little bit?

[@Recoil816]

I just had a Kidner procedure done for a rather large accessory navicular, and simultaneously the surgeon performed an Achilles lengthening and a calcaneal osteotomy. I have a feeling I am in for a very long recovery.

[@Richard-gz5fu]

Thanks for the vid Im 8 weeks on from grade 2-3 ankle sprain with avulsion playing soccer. Walking boot was helpful Also I found warm water soakage to be great. And the exercises. Back walking fine now. However still some swelling and dorsiflexion + single leg balancing isn't great.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

We really hope that you feel better, that is tough for sure! We really hope start to improve Just make sure to see a podiatrist or your primary care doctor in the future if your problem continues. We really, really appreciate you as a fan and than you for watching!

[@bikramdas9330]

How do you feel now

[@bikramdas9330]

When sprain your ankle noise crack sound

[@bikramdas9330]

@@DrTomBiernacki sprain my ankle 2.5 months ankle area swelling but no pain.

[@nazamosey1646]

Ok My Son is 8 years old. He has Von Willebrande type 3 . He sprained his ankle and this may have caused his synovial fluid to leak out around his outer side of the ankle covering his bone. After several months of Physio eventually I got home to undergo Steroidal Injection into the affected area. I was intending to do a antherisis ie withdrawing the fluid out as in other cases however ths Dr settled for Steroid treatment. Will this ever cure ?

[@nazfar6700]

I have a fully torn atfl what should I do surgery or stem cells

[@Chris-op8ei]

Hi Doc i have a question. I had an ankle injury about 2 1/2 months ago. Inital xrays were negative and i was treated as a grade 2 lateral ankle sprain and was place in a soft cam walker. However a few days later i had a popping or cracking sound when i would move my foot up and down so they ordered an mri. The mri showed a non displaces fracture of the cuboid and a large bruise on the talus. I was then placed in a tall air cast boot and non weight bearing for 4 weeks. At follow up it was confirmed the fracture was healed. And discontinued the boot. However now at the top of my ankle in the front there is crackling and popping when i move it up and down. Being there was a large bruise to the talus does this sound like theres cartilage damage/injury they may have been missed with the 1st mri?? Thank for any info you could provide. However as of now i have no pain just the clicking and popping.

[@knkjohuh]

It's coming up to 6 months, I used to dance, hike, roller skate, run and I love water sports, I feel like I'm never going to be able to do those things properly again, I'm 25, I have done everything I can to try and heal the injury but I'm still in pain and it's still swollen, I need to use my ankle for intense exercise, is this not an option without surgery?

[@TheSecretBuster]

Hey Robin, wondering how you're doing now. I'm at the 6 month mark, and its not good at all either. Feeling terrible these days, any advice?

[@LuisLopez-pr6vb]

Got a pure dislocation it's been 8 months I'm getting desperate lol

[@Introvertliving]

Check your A1C levels.

[@areddfishing7473]

What about you are able to bear weight and have some movement but the ankle still swells from time to time 4 weeks later should I be concerned.

[@positivetradingofficial500]

My ankle had a loud sound like broken tree branch, while doing jiu jitsu. If Atfl is completely toen am i gonna recover without surgery and be able to train soon😅?

[@wooshbait6023]

In 2020 when i was walking down the stairs a nerve in my foot completely snapped (deadass broke in half) and i had to go to the er. In 2022 ,after it finally healed i sprained it this time...its 2023 and it still hurts like shit and im afraid to do stuff like walk on slippy surfaces in case it gets injured again 💀 How do i fix it ?

[@jenniferdontworry1349]

Well I just sprained my ankle 3 weeks ago that I dislocated 9 years ago still sore and swelling like I just did it my doctor and my podiatrist are pretty worried and they are the only two that asked for a x-ray to be done my orthopaedic surgeon just said it's sprained and sent me on my way

[@CRCR666]

I sprained my ankle 3 months ago. as soon as I sprained it I kept running. Did burpies, went to school, played hockey. Hurts so bad:(

[@joesr31]

I think my foot bent in when I fell, but my whole ankle, inner, outer and "high" (the low shin bone area) all hurt and swelled. There was bruising in both inner (at that dimple above my heel) and the outer (along the side along my pinky toe bone). Why did that happen? Its still swollen now and I can't dorsi flex, plantar flex is already much better.

[@McMcPherson]

Sprained my right ankle in June , then again august 1st , now again October 18 ... helppppp ,I want to ski 🎿

[@idontdeserveaname1152]

I feel that, I sprained my ankle skateboarding, and it’s still swollen after almost 6 weeks

[@McMcPherson]

@@idontdeserveaname1152 my swelling didn’t go down for 6 weeks , but I did a few Physiotherapy appointments & bought a balance board which helped get me back on the mountains quickly !

[@Silphwave]

I'm 3 weeks into my recovery and was worried that there's still a stubborn bit of swelling that won't go down. I was expecting it to disappear in the first week, but good to know that it's not unusual to last months

[@fernhappydog5707]

Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston: My salt N Pepper surgeon looked at my spiral fracture of my fibula, in ankle area. He said surgery or no surgery are both acceptable. I'm in my late forties & 60 pounds overweight. So I elected for surgery, and slow recovery ( ~3 months no weight bearing ) for long term health and future arthritis avoidance. Per internet research must do following : no smoking, lose weight, eat clean / reduce sugar intake, & do sweaty upper body workouts. BTW , I found out taking extra calcium supplements in an effort to help bone healing doesn't help bones & may hurt your kidneys in the form of sharp stones . Also, extra calcium may contribute to plaque formation / stiffening of vascular system ( High Blood pressure ) in overweight , middle-aged folks' cardiovascular system like myself.

[@DrTomBiernacki]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzMg4iidsuhkNE This video might help further! And thanks for the input!

[@syedfaheem1185]

Sir,i had a mild atfl sprain(shown by the MRI) and i delayed the treatment but after 15 days post injury,i started soaking my foot in warm salty water and did physiotherapy.It has been 7 months and i can fully stand on my ankle but there is this pain that never goes away.Pain in the back of the ankle on both sides(inside and outside) and it comes into action when i go up on my toes.Sir,can u please tell me what is the possible cause for this.

[@amayaarscott]

I would also like to know, dealing w something similar

[@iuthman9031]

I have a scar on my ankle and I’m able to peel the surface of it from time to time. Is there a treatment for such scar?