After an injury to the anterior talofibular ligament and the calcaneofibular ligament, recovery can occur in about 4 weeks for mild injuries and usually about 3 months for severe injuries. At this point, you can move from side to side.
Mild injuries to the talofibular ligament and the calcaneofibular ligament have only mild edema and pain, and the ankle joint will have limited movement. After cold compresses, immobilization and elevation of the affected limb, and the use of medication such as Loxoprofen sodium cream, usually in about 4 weeks, gradual recovery can be made, and you can carry out left and right activities.
Patients with severe talofibular ligament and Achilles fibular ligament injuries usually need surgery to repair or reconstruct the ligaments, and after the surgery, they need support with rehabilitation exercises, which usually takes about 3 months to recover and allow them to perform left and right activities.
Postoperative rehabilitation plays an important role in the recovery of talofibular ligament and Achilles fibular ligament injuries. It is recommended that patients under the guidance of the doctor to carry out treatment and exercise to help recovery.