Dr. Rana Chingappa – Ankle Ligament Injury Treatment in Greater Kailash. Ankle ligament injuries are one of the most common injuries in athletic and non- athletic population. This injury usually happens when we roll or stretch the ligament beyond its normal range. It can occur mostly while walking on an uneven surface or while playing a sport. Ligaments are the structures that connects bones and provides stability to the joint. The most common ligament injured during ankle sprain is ATFL (Anterior Talofibular Ligament). Inversion injuries are more common than eversion. Symptoms of an ankle sprain includes, pain, swelling, difficulty to bear weight on the injured leg, bruising and in some cases for eg. In complete tear deformity and instability can be seen. Depending upon the severity we can range sprains from mild sprain to complete tear of the ligament.
If you’re suffering from an ankle ligament injury in Greater Kailash, Dr. Rana Chingappa, a leading orthopedic surgeon and sports injury specialist, offers expert treatment to help you recover quickly and effectively. Whether you’ve twisted your ankle during sports or experienced a sudden injury, Dr. Chingappa’s personalized approach ensures that you receive the best care tailored to your specific needs. Diagnosis of an ankle sprain includes, physical examination, X-Rays or MRI to know the extent of the injury. Depending upon the severity of the injury we can decide our treatment plan. If the sprain is mild then it will heal by RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) protocol. If its severe, then it will require proper immobilization, physiotherapy or surgery in some cases.
Rehabilitation plays a very important role in ankle sprain. A proper rehab will strengthen the muscles, balance and stability training will prevent from future injuries. Also wearing a proper footwear will prevent the ankle sprain.
