SPRAINS - APPROPRIATE TREATMENT, LESS DAMAGE

25/05/2020

Sprains are common injuries nowadays. Early and appropriate handling can help minimize your pain and damage.

What is sprain?

A sprain refers to the condition when your ligaments (tissues that connect two or more bones together) are damaged. When you have a sprain, one or more ligaments are stretched or torn.

Causes:

There are many causes leading to sprains. Falling, twisting or being hit may cause the joint to move out of its normal range of movement. As this happens, the ligament is stretched or torn.

Symptoms:

Pain
Swelling
Bruising
Inability to move the joint or use it normally

Sometimes, you hear a crackle or pop in your joint at the time of injury. Sprains can be mild, moderate or severe.

Treatment:

It is recommended to follow below steps to reduce swelling and pain in one or two days after you get the injury:

Stop any exercise at the affected limb. If sprained areas include the ankles and knees, you may need to use crutches or a walking stick.
Apply ice to the injury in 20 minutes, 4 to 8 times every day.
Wrap the affected area with a bandage, a plaster cast, a walking boot or a splint.

However, it is better to see a doctor for examination whether your sprains are mild or severe.

At American International Hospital (AIH), the latest American standard treatment and examination methods are applied.

Especially, our orthopedic specialists and therapists will work together to design a treatment plan for each patient based on their sprain condition, occupation, physical activity routine, health condition and personal timetable.

At AIH, latest medical equipments are used to reduce patients’ pain and treatment length, an ideal treatment environment is provided for patients’ rehab exercises. These help patients get back to their normal life as soon as possible.

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