Medical articles of Sprain

17/11/2022
Mr Darius Rad
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
What's the recovery time for a child’s sprained ankle?
Have you recently noticed that your child has been struggling to bear their full leg weight on the ground? If so, they may have suffered an ankle sprain, and might require medical attention. Here, esteemed paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Darius Rad, answers the question: 'What's the recovery time for an ankle sprain in a child?'
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23/06/2020
Mr Stefan Weitzel
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Why is my ankle injury not healing?
Ankle injuries are very common and while most are mild sprains and typically take 2-4 weeks to heal, some may take even longer. However, you should always be noticing a gradual improvement in your symptoms as time goes by, and if you aren't, it can indicate something more serious. Mr Stefan Weitzel, one of our top consultant orthopaedic surgeons, explains what you should do if your ankle injury doesn't show signs of healing.
20/05/2020
Mr Tarek El Gamal
Foot and Ankle Specialist
How is orthopaedic surgery being affected by COVID-19?
Accidents happen. And sometimes, these accidents need emergency care which could mean going into surgery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be worrying no knowing how this crisis is affecting trauma-related hospital treatments and what your next steps are if you've hurt yourself. Mr Tarek El Gamal, an expert orthopaedic surgeon, explains more.
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30/10/2019
Professor Ali Ghoz
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Your quick recovery guide to strains, sprains and breaks
Injuries to joints, muscles, ligaments and bones happen to us all at some point in our lives. Professor Ali Ghoz, a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in London, explains how to effectively manage these injuries and what to expect during the recovery period.
06/08/2019
Mr Peter Craig
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
How to treat a sports-related ankle sprain
Sports-related ankle injuries are very common. But would do you know what to do as soon as it happens? We've asked expert orthopaedic surgeon Mr Peter Craig to explain how to manage a lateral ligament ankle injury.
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