Ankle Sprain & Ligament Injuries
A twisted ankle is never “just a sprain”.
Ankle sprains that are ignored or poorly rehabilitated can turn into lifelong instability and early arthritis. Proper grading, protection and guided rehab get you back on your feet — safely.
Why a sprain deserves respect
Up to 40% of badly treated ankle sprains go on to cause chronic ankle instability. The ligaments on the outer side of the ankle heal in a lengthened position if the joint is not protected and retrained, which is why the ankle keeps twisting again on stairs, slopes and sports fields.
A focused examination — sometimes with weight-bearing X-rays or MRI — tells us whether you need simple rehab, a brace, or repair. The vast majority of patients never need surgery.
Recovery you can plan around
Most patients return to desk work within days, and to running sports between 6 and 12 weeks depending on the grade of injury. If surgery is needed, modern anatomic repair techniques allow early protected movement instead of months in plaster.
How Dr. Mohit Prajapati treats it
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Protection & early rehabilitation
Most Grade I–II sprains heal well with a short period of protection followed by a structured physiotherapy program — not prolonged rest.
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Balance & strength retraining
Targeted proprioception work is what actually prevents the next sprain.
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Keyhole (arthroscopic) assessment
For pain that persists, arthroscopy can identify cartilage damage or impingement missed on scans.
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Ligament repair / reconstruction
Chronic instability is treated with modern anatomic repair (Broström-type) — often as a daycare procedure.