A sprained ankle occurs during sudden sideways or twisting movement of the foot. An awkward step or an uneven surface instigate an ankle sprain, which explains why sprained ankles are common orthopedic injuries. It is the most common foot and ankle injury. An ankle sprain is a ligament injury to the ankle. The ligaments are structures that control excessive movement of the joint. When an ankle sprain...

Commonly used for initial treatment is the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) technique. To stabilize circulation, specially to reduce swelling and inflammation. Ice the injury 20 to 30 minutes, every two hours, up to three days. Ice and elevation should be prioritized to improve circulation and to quickly balance excess fluid in the twisted ankle. Pain is in the ankle join itself but...

A sprained ankle cause ligament to overstretched and tear. Recovery time factors are the extent of the sprain and swelling, also a diagnostics exam to determine physiotherapy rehabilitation is needed. The typical grades of a sprain is quantified one to three. A Grade 1 usually is a week or two of recovery time with minor swelling and pain. A Grade 2 sprain generally is four to six weeks to heal....

The ankle joint is three bones intertwined by muscles, ligaments and tendons. The tibia is a large bone located on the inside of the shin. The fibula is a thinner bone on the outside of the shin. The ends of the tibia and fibula are joined together by a strong ligament to form a socket called the ankle mortis. The talus is the highest placed bone of the foot. It has a dome which fits inside the ankle...

Ligaments tear completely or partially in a sprained ankle because movements like twisting, turning, and rolling of the foot usually are the causes. Thorough comprehension of sprained ankle symptoms is critical, so that it is differentiated from a break in the bone. Blood vessels leak fluid into the tissue surrounding the joint in a sprain. White blood cell increase is the cause for inflammation,...

Ankle sprains are very common among soccer, hockey, basketball, and volleyball players. They are almost inevitable in sports that involve jumping, running and turning quickly; these movements can lead to twisting the ankle and even possibly tearing a tendon or ligament. An X-ray can rule out the possibility of a fracture. Strengthening the ankles by doing exercises such as ankle lifts on stairs,...

Ankle sprain diagnosis usually involves the following procedure which involves examination of the nerves or arteries to the foot and to make sure they have not been injured and that the knee or the rest of the leg is not involved. The doctor will handle and move the foot and ankle to determine what bony areas are involved, and then Achilles tendon will be checked for signs of rupture. If necessary...