Can a sprained ankle hurt years later?

A sprain that happened years ago can leave residual weakness that isn’t noticed in normal daily activity, but subjecting the ankle to rigorous physical activity can further damage improperly-healed ligaments, and cause persistent pain and swelling.

Why does my ankle keep popping?

In many cases, ankle popping is not a cause for concern. It is common to hear these sounds from the joints. The popping sound can be the result of nitrogen bubbles in the fluid that lines the joint. Another possible cause is tendons or muscles moving over the joint.

Why are my toes purple after sprained ankle?

Sprains, strains, or dropping something onto the foot can cause bruising, which tends to make the skin appear blue or purple. Such an injury will also often cause pain and swelling. People can usually treat minor foot injuries at home using RICE therapy: Rest.

Can an old ankle injury be fixed?

Almost all ankle sprains can be treated without surgery. Even a complete ligament tear can heal without surgical repair if it is immobilized appropriately.

Can an old ankle injury flare up?

Ankle problems are fairly common and can be caused by injuries such as tripping or going over on your ankle. Muscle weakness around the ankle can also cause ankle problems to flare-up now and again. It may also be due to a flare up of an existing problem.

Why does my ankle crack when I rotate it after a sprain?

A snapping sound in the ankle is most commonly caused by the tendon slipping over the bone. As you rotate your ankle, this triggers the snapping or clicking sound. Alternatively, an ankle may crack when rotated because as a force is exerted on the joint, bubbles of nitrogen in the synovial fluid burst.

What happens if you leave a sprained ankle untreated?

A sprained ankle can turn into a serious chronic instability if left untreated. When you leave torn ligaments to heal on their own, they can fuse together haphazardly and form weak, inflexible scar tissue. Your range of motion can suffer tremendously, resulting in difficulty walking for the long term.