Patients are advised to seek medical attention if you are unsure of the cause of your symptoms. You should consult your doctor if you have the following symptoms:
Patients are advised to seek medical attention if unsure of the cause of symptoms, such as the following:
Patients receive treatment appropriate for the cause of the problem. Therefore, it is important to seek medical advice and understand the diagnosis and the severity of symptoms before beginning any treatment programme.
This is usually the first treatment for ankle pain relief because it allows the inflammation to subside. Crutches may be helpful for severe symptoms.
The choice of treatment depends on the patient's condition.
Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments for inflammation. Ice packs are mostly used for acute injuries to help minimise swelling while heat pads are used for chronic conditions to help relax and loosen tissues, and to stimulate blood flow to the area.
A good routine of stretching the muscles and tendons surrounding the joint can help with some ankle pain.
Physiotherapy is an important aspect of treatment for almost all orthopaedic conditions. Physiotherapists use different modalities to increase strength, regain mobility, and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, commonly known as NSAIDs, are some of the most frequently prescribed medications, especially for patients with ankle pain caused by problems such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis.
Triamcinolone is a powerful medication that treats inflammation, a common problem in patients with ankle pain.
Surgery is rarely used as part of the acute treatment of an ankle sprain. Patients who undergo surgery usually have recurrent ankle injuries and persistent ankle pain, stemming from torn ligaments that did not properly heal.
Patients who have chronic, recurring ankle sprains usually have loose ligaments. The most commonly performed surgery to 'tighten' these ligaments is called a Brostrom repair. During surgery, the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are tightened, preventing ankle instability.
An unstable ankle joint can be detected via a physical examination where the doctor will compare the 'good' ankle with the injured ankle to assess its 'looseness'. An X-ray of the ankle can also be taken to ascertain its strength.
Dr Zackary Chua
Head & Consultant
Prof Shamal Das De
Emeritus Consultant
Dr Chee Yu Han
Senior Consultant
Dr Andrew Hong Choon Chiet
Consultant
Dr Bernard Lau
Consultant
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Associate Consultant
