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What Causes Pain In Ankle As It Got Twisted About 5years Ago?

Hi, i twisted my ankle about 5 yrs ago, i never got it checked out, i started a job where im on my feet walking all day, my ankle is now hurting very badly, feels like its breaking, And when i take a break and sit for a few minutes and try walking again i cant bare down on my foot because it feels like its broke, i have to walk a minute before i get any relief. its my left ankle, i cant turn my foot towards the left with out feeling alot of pain. What could possibly be wrong with it. and what can i do to relieve it?
Wed, 20 May 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for contacting HCM. In cases like yours with an ankle sprain and then continued pain, it is most likely that there was some soft tissue damage on the structures that support the ankle joint itself. There is a ligament and two tendons on the outside of the ankle that are the main stabilizers, and these structures can get stretched, partially torn, or completely torn with a sprain. Most times, these will scar back down and continue to support the ankle. Other times, they will not be able to do the job as they did before and will have to work "overtime" to do the same job. This area then gets inflamed and painful, especially after a full day of trying to stabilize the joint (being on the feet all day). It is wise to start out with an ankle brace and see if that helps the area, as the brace can do the job of these soft tissue structures and give them a break to help decrease inflammation/pain.
I hope this answer helped, if you have any further questions, I am here to help.
Thank you.
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What Causes Pain In Ankle As It Got Twisted About 5years Ago?

Hi, Thanks for contacting HCM. In cases like yours with an ankle sprain and then continued pain, it is most likely that there was some soft tissue damage on the structures that support the ankle joint itself. There is a ligament and two tendons on the outside of the ankle that are the main stabilizers, and these structures can get stretched, partially torn, or completely torn with a sprain. Most times, these will scar back down and continue to support the ankle. Other times, they will not be able to do the job as they did before and will have to work overtime to do the same job. This area then gets inflamed and painful, especially after a full day of trying to stabilize the joint (being on the feet all day). It is wise to start out with an ankle brace and see if that helps the area, as the brace can do the job of these soft tissue structures and give them a break to help decrease inflammation/pain. I hope this answer helped, if you have any further questions, I am here to help. Thank you.