Can a sprained ankle affect toes?

Can a sprained ankle affect toes?

Conversely, some of the most severe ankle sprains have more swelling in the foot and toes because the ankle ligaments and joint capsules are completely torn and the fluid essentially rolls downhill toward the toes.

Why do my toes hurt after I sprained my ankle?

As said before, pain and swelling are the most common symptoms of an ankle sprain. Patients often notice bruising over the area of injury. This bruising will move down the foot towards the toes in the Page 2 days after the ankle sprain–the reason for this is gravity pulling the blood downwards in the foot.

How long does it take for a healed fractured ankle to feel normal?

You can expect most ankle fractures depending on how severe they are, to take 4-8 weeks for the bones to heal completely and up to several months to regain full use and range of motion of the joint. More severe fractures, especially those requiring surgical repair, may take longer to heal.

What does it mean when you can’t bend your toes?

If you can’t bend your big toe, you may have a condition called hallux rigidus that is caused when degenerative arthritis increases deterioration of the big toe joint. Risk factors for developing hallux rigidus include having poorly treated flat feet, gout, and other arthritic conditions.

Should I be able to move my toes after ankle surgery?

After 72 hours By now the pain should be at a moderate level and enough for you to start your rehab program. Within the next few days try using Tyle- nol to help wean you off the prescription drugs. Unless you have had toe surgery we suggest that you wiggle your toes for 15 seconds and rest for 15 seconds.

What does it mean when you can’t move your toes?

Foot drop is a muscular weakness or paralysis that makes it difficult to lift the front part of your foot and toes. It’s also sometimes called drop foot. It can cause you to drag your foot on the ground when you walk.

Will my broken ankle ever stop hurting?

Immediately after you suffer the injury, an intense ache or sharp pain is typically produced by both the fracture and by other injuries to your body near the fracture site. Unfortunately, the pain doesn’t stop there. You may also experience pain during the fracture healing process.

Why can’t I move my toes upwards?

Can you walk on your ankle if you broke it?

Most believe that if they can wiggle their toes or move the ankle around that an ankle fracture has not occurred. The reason this is not true is because the nerves and muscles that allow the movement of the ankle have not been affected by the fracture. A serious misconception is thinking that if you can walk on your ankle, it must not be broken.

What kind of pain does a broken ankle cause?

An ankle sprain is an injury the ligaments in the foot causing pain, tenderness, swelling, and bruising. A broken ankle is a break in a bone that meets at the ankle joint and causes pain, bruising and swelling. Ankle bursitis is a swelling of the bursa in that area and causes pain, redness, swelling and stiffness.

What’s the difference between a stress fracture and an ankle fracture?

A traditional ankle fracture is the result of one specific injury, but if the ankle injury is a result of prolonged or repeated force , it may be a stress fracture. Both types are fractures, but the main difference is how the injury occurs.

Is it normal for toes to be discolored when propped up?

If the toes are discolored even when the foot is propped up (on a chair or in bed) then I would be concerned. In theory, when the foot is propped up, some of the swelling should go down and the color in the toes should look more normal.