If your ankle injury seems mild, at least start with home care: rest, ice packs, mild compression and elevation. You can manage the pain with over-the-counter pain relievers unless you suffer from diabetes or any special medical condition.
Consulting your doctor first is in any case the smartest choice. The doctor can also recommend support like crutches, a walking (moon) boot or a cast to stabilize the ankle strain or sprain. Later, a physical therapist will provide appropriate exercises to restore your ankle's range of motion, strength, flexibility and stability.
Ankle injuries can have far-reaching implications for an injured person's mobility as well as finances. A serious ankle injury can have a devastating impact on your quality of life.
Your ankle injury may be severe and require special medical treatment or surgery, in which case you can claim compensation through a personal injury lawyer. Specialist personal injury solicitors can advise you on the prospects of a successful claim.
Common ankle injuries include ankle strains, ankle sprains and fractures. You can also get a tear of ligaments or tendons. Untreated ankle injuries can lead to serious and debilitating complications. If you suffer from an ankle injury, it's important to get an evaluation by a trained ankle specialist if your symptoms don't improve within a day or two.
The ankle is a complex structure and requires expert medical treatment in the case of a serious ankle injury or broken bones. Tendons attach muscles to the bones, while ligaments attach bones to other bones. Tendons and ligaments work together to provide movement and stability.
The ankle is where 3 bones, the tibia and fibula of your lower leg and talus of the foot, meet. These bones are held together at the ankle joint by ligaments (like strong elastic bands) that keep the bones in place while allowing normal ankle motion. Tendons attach muscles to the bones, making the ankle and foot move, and help keep the joints stable.
A broken ankle or a fractured ankle is an injury to the bone. You may experience a broken ankle from a twisting injury from a simple misstep or fall, or from direct trauma during a car crash.
One of the main tendons of the foot is the Achilles tendon. It attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon makes it possible to run, jump, climb stairs and stand on your feet.
Let's have a closer look at the following types of ankle injury compensation claims: an ankle injury at work, an ankle injury due to a motor vehicle accident and an ankle injury caused by a slip and fall. Compensation claims for personal injuries are made under the relevant legislation or under common law.