What is a Rolled Ankle?

Foot and ankle injuries come in a variety of forms and often we do not realize what type of injury we have until medical treatment has been sought. If you are suffering from severe ankle pain, it is important to seek out medical attention and to understand the unique types of injuries, including the risk for acquiring a rolled ankle complication.

There are many types of foot and ankle injuries that manifest into diagnoses of breaks, fractures, and sprains. With a rolled ankle injury, a CT scan of the ankle is typically needed to ensure there are no breaks or fractures to blame. Rolled ankle injuries, therefore, should be confirmed by a physician with proper evaluation and not treated at home based on assumption that your ankle pain is a sprain. A rolled ankle injury, unlike a sprained ankle, can be far more difficult to treat.

The synovial fluid within the joint of the ankle is very similar to the synovial fluid within the elbows, shoulders and knees. While this fluid is typically protected from toxins, when an injury such as a rolled joint manifests, the fluid sac can be swelled and antibodies may swell into the region and cause healing to be delayed. It is important, therefore, to attack the injury from a natural standpoint and work to minimize the immune response to the synovial fluid.

Before beginning any type of synovial fluid therapy, be sure to ask a homeopathic specialist about the best remedies for your health needs. In many cases, if you do not have any other bacterial infections or other co-morbid health risks, then this treatment can be pursued at home. If, however, you have co-morbid health issues, then other herbal remedies may be suggested. Remember, a rolled ankle is not the same as a sprained ankle and so the treatment of the ankle from the inside out will be vital to your healing process.

Like many ankle injuries, the complications with a rolled ankle can often be misinterpreted as another health condition. If you have been diagnosed with a rolled ankle, use these symptoms and treatment options as a way to cure your condition and to alleviate long term ankle health risks.

Sources: The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Ankle Sprains and Strains, by James Parker