Ankle Sprain
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Home Care
pain in adults
pain in children
rehabilitation
toe ring removal
using a cane
using a walker
using crutches
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Ankle Sprain Treatment
Treatment for an ankle
sprain
may include:
Cold compresses
Rest:
Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.
Elevate the ankle
Ankle cast or splint
Narcotic pain medication
Physical therapy for ankle
sprain
For more information:
Ankle fracture treatment
Ankle injury treatment
Ankle contusion treatment
Ankle pain treatment
Ankle
swelling treatment
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Ankle Sprain Treatment: Specialist
Related Topics:
Ankle contusion
Ankle dislocation
Ankle fracture
Ankle injury
Ankle pain (unilateral)
Ankle swelling (unilateral)
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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Ankle Sprain References:
DiGiovanni BF, Partal G, Baumhauer JF. Acute ankle injury and chronic lateral instability in the athlete. Clin Sports Med. 2004 Jan;23(1):1-19, v.
Kunkel M, Miller SD. Return to work after foot and ankle injury. Foot Ankle Clin. 2002 Jun;7(2):421-8, viii.
McKay GD, Goldie PA, Payne WR, Oakes BW. Ankle injuries in basketball: injury rate and risk factors. Br J Sports Med. 2001 Apr;35(2):103-8
Pugia ML, Middel CJ, Seward SW, Pollock JL, Hall RC, Lowe L, Mahony L, Henderson NE. Comparison of acute swelling and function in subjects with lateral ankle injury. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2001 Jul;31(7):384-8
