What Should Someone Do After an Ankle Injury? You can apply first aid for an ankle injury by remembering R.I.C.E: rest, ice, compression, elevation. Rest. It’s important to rest the ankle to prevent further damage and keep weight off of it. Ice. Using ice will help slow or reduce the swelling and provide a numbing sensation that will ease the pain.<\/p>\n

\nTreatment options for a torn ankle ligament. The first response of any ligament sprain is to apply first aid immediately after the injury. This should involve Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE).<\/p>\n

\nMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRIs use radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce detailed cross-sectional or 3-D images of soft internal structures of the ankle, including ligaments. CT scan. CT scans can reveal more detail about the bones of the joint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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