Ankle Sprain
A sprain is a stretching and/or tearing of a ligament. The most common ankle sprain, called an inversion ankle sprain occurs when the ankle rolls outward and the foot rolls inward. The most common damage sustained during an inversion ankle sprain is to the anterior talofibular ligament. A medial ligament sprain is rare and can occur with a fracture. This sprain occurs when the ankle rolls inward resulting in the foot rolling outward or away from the body. Ankle sprains are more common in athletes participating in sports with side-to-side movement.
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