What to do if you have a torn ankle ligament

Patients with ankle ligament rupture can use conservative treatment or surgical treatment as follows: 1. Conservative treatment: partial rupture of ankle ligament requires continuous local cold compresses and the affected limb is fixed with a brace or cast to promote gradual repair of the ligament. The patient should also train the strength and intensity of the muscles around the ankle joint to enhance the stability of the ankle joint, and generally, it will take about six weeks to remove the external fixation brace and gradually resume normal weight-bearing walking. 2. Surgical treatment: If the ankle ligament is completely ruptured, conservative treatment is usually ineffective and surgical treatment should be considered. Surgery can be performed directly during an emergency attack or after the swelling is eliminated. Regardless of the method, the integrity and continuity of the ligament can be ensured and the stability of the ankle joint and the normal weight-bearing function of the ankle joint can be restored. The patient should cooperate with rehabilitation training to consolidate the treatment effect.