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Ankle Sprain

What is Ankle Sprain?

A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together. Ligaments help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement .

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  • Pain, especially when you bear weight on the affected foot.
  • Tenderness when you touch the ankle.
  • Swelling.
  • Bruising.
  • Restricted range of motion.
  • Instability in the ankle.
  • Popping sensation or sound at the time of injury.
  • Chronic pain/disability.
  • Recurrent ankle instability.
  • Osteochondral defects of the talus.
  • Peroneal tendon injuries.
  • Neurovascular injury.
  • Tibiotalar arthritis.
  • Pantalar arthritis.

A sprain occurs when your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which can cause one or more of the ankle's ligaments to stretch, partially tear or tear completely. Causes of a sprained ankle might include: A fall that causes your ankle to twist. Landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting

  • Height and Weight.
  • Limb Dominance.
  • Anatomic Foot Type and Foot Size.
  • Generalized Joint Laxity, Ankle-Joint Laxity, Anatomic Alignment, and Range of Motion of the Ankle-Foot Complex.
  • Muscle Strength.
  • Muscle-Reaction Time.

Stretch regularly to keep your ankles flexible. Do ankle range of motion and strengthening exercises to keep your muscles strong. Always warm up before playing sports, exercising, or doing any other kind of physical activity. Watch your step when you're walking or running on uneven or cracked surfaces.

 

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling, or discomfort.
  • Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.
  • Compression. To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops.
  • Elevation.
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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Ice wrapped in a towel placed on the area for about 20 minutes every 1–2 hours.
  • An elastic bandage wrapped around the area or elastic sleeve to provide compression.
  • Raising the injured area.

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