If this just happened, ice-pack it for 30 minutes before bandaging. If you're using tape to immobilze or brace, here's what you do: * Use 1" or 2" tape, if you can. * Tape first from just above the ankle, down the leg and wrap under the heel -- then back up the other side of the leg, so the first bandage runs parallel to the leg and wraps under the heel. * Next, tape from the side of the foot back wrap around the heel, and up the other side of the foot. This piece of tape is parallel to the foot and at right angles (perpendicular) to the first piece of tape. * Repeat this process so there are 4 pieces of tape in each direction -- a total of 8 peices of tape. Vertical, horizontal... vertical, horizontal, and so on. * Finish by running a circle of tape around the ends of the other tape so they won't come off easily (two circles because there are two places where tape ends show). * Make certain that the tape isn't reducing circulation. If you're using an Ace Bandage, KoBan, or elastic wrap: * make a circle around the instep of the foot, so that the bandage overlaps itself and stays in place. * Now, wrap a circle around the ankle. * Repeat until you've used the entire bandage. Be very careful not to stop blood circulation. * Secure the bandage around the ankle. Check frequently for circulation. Personally, I prefer the elestic wraps if the victim has to walk (if you're backcountry hiking for instance), as they flex and are less likely to trip the victim, causing a fall. The tape method, however, has worked for years and is better for immobilization.
Usually compression is applied and a cast is not needed. Please refer to the suggested link. It sometimes depends on how bad the sprain is but usually no a cast isnt needed.
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It depends on how badly your ankle is sprained.
A sprained ankle is a tear in a ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
Ice
Yes. I had to use crutches when I sprained my ankle. If you walk on it, it won't heal. And limping is fatiguing.
He severely sprained it
Sprained ankle.
There is no difference. A sprained ankle can also be known as an ankle sprain, twisted ankle, rolled ankle, ankle ligament injury, or ankle injury. It's when one or more ligaments are torn or partially torn where they are connected to your ankle bone.
Even if you can't use the ankle that has been sprained, it is possible to walk using the other leg and crutches.
Your ankle is usually quite painful to walk on.
A sprained ankle can sometimes result in a bone chip, called an avulsion fracture. This is not a common result of a sprain.
Depends how severe the sprained ankle is. If ligaments are torn and joint unstable it may require surgery
Usually, you can walk on a sprained ankle, but it is EXTREMELY painful. This is NOT advised. The best way to take care of a sprained ankle is to ice twice a day, 20 minutes each time, wrap it in an ace bandage or a firm, cast, and avoid moving it or walking. It is good to stretch a bit by gently moving your foot back and forth if you are able. Slow biking on a stationary bike is good conditioning, but do not run or walk too much.