Essonia Bolden
Mrs. Berch
Health Science IV
Decemeber 8, 2014 Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are the most common injuries in the United States. Approximately 1 million ankle injuries occur each year, 85 percent of those injuries are ankle sprains. Ankle sprains occur when the foot twist in a way that causes the body weight to pressured down onto the ankle ligaments. Most victims have reported that they heard a pop or snap at the time of the incident and thought the ankle had broken. Ankle sprains are divided into 3 grades, mild to severe, but each of these can be painful. Grade 1 ankle sprains are mild and is mostly caused by overstretching the ligament fibers. Most people with this injury can walk on it without pain or a limp. Though a grade1 sprain briefly accepted some weight, it results in swelling. Swelling occurs rapidly, this usually happens within the first few minutes …show more content…
In many cases of Grade 2 and 3 sprains, it 's recommend to x-ray the ankle to ensure that a fracture has not occured. This injury represent a therapeutic challenge. The RICE treatment is essential. It 's necessary to have forty-eight hours of RICE. A stiff bracing or a cast is mainly required. Use of crutches in most cases are necessary due to the severely pain from the body weight. In severe cases, surgery may be required to ensure a stable joint. Surgery is more likely to be recommended for professional athletes than for others. Duration of effects of grade 3 spains varies widely. Some doctors say that the recovery from a fracture is often quicker than recovery from a Grade 3 ankle sprain injury. Patience is the key to having a full recovery. If returning back to activites after this incident, the patient needs to be closely supervised by a health care professional. The return to daily activies should not be expected for two to three months. Serious rehabiliton for a Grade 3 injury can begin after three
Mrs. Berch
Health Science IV
Decemeber 8, 2014 Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are the most common injuries in the United States. Approximately 1 million ankle injuries occur each year, 85 percent of those injuries are ankle sprains. Ankle sprains occur when the foot twist in a way that causes the body weight to pressured down onto the ankle ligaments. Most victims have reported that they heard a pop or snap at the time of the incident and thought the ankle had broken. Ankle sprains are divided into 3 grades, mild to severe, but each of these can be painful. Grade 1 ankle sprains are mild and is mostly caused by overstretching the ligament fibers. Most people with this injury can walk on it without pain or a limp. Though a grade1 sprain briefly accepted some weight, it results in swelling. Swelling occurs rapidly, this usually happens within the first few minutes …show more content…
In many cases of Grade 2 and 3 sprains, it 's recommend to x-ray the ankle to ensure that a fracture has not occured. This injury represent a therapeutic challenge. The RICE treatment is essential. It 's necessary to have forty-eight hours of RICE. A stiff bracing or a cast is mainly required. Use of crutches in most cases are necessary due to the severely pain from the body weight. In severe cases, surgery may be required to ensure a stable joint. Surgery is more likely to be recommended for professional athletes than for others. Duration of effects of grade 3 spains varies widely. Some doctors say that the recovery from a fracture is often quicker than recovery from a Grade 3 ankle sprain injury. Patience is the key to having a full recovery. If returning back to activites after this incident, the patient needs to be closely supervised by a health care professional. The return to daily activies should not be expected for two to three months. Serious rehabiliton for a Grade 3 injury can begin after three