Can a sprained ankle heal completely?

If the injury is relatively mild and the local swelling is not very obvious, it is considered that part of the injury can be fully recovered. Treatment includes rest, avoiding weight bearing, applying cold compresses for 48 hours after the injury, elevating the lower extremity and applying local pressure bandages, using topical Yunnan Baiyao aerosol, and wearing a brace for 3-4 weeks to allow ground activities and functional exercises, and 8 weeks for complete recovery. If the injury is serious, swelling and bruising are obvious, the joint is unstable, and the MRI film confirms that most of the ligaments are damaged, surgical repair is required, and the full recovery time is 12 weeks. 4 weeks later, you can do ankle flexion and extension exercises, such as rolling a soccer ball or wine bottle, stomping on a wall to exercise the dorsal extension angle, or soaking the feet in warm water to improve circulation. If not treated aggressively and too early to get off the ground, it will form a habitual broken foot and cause sequelae and joint instability.