Sprained ankle
A sprained ankle (twisted ankle. rolled ankle, turned ankle, etc.) is an injury where sprain occurs on one or more ligaments of the ankle. It is the most commonly occurring injury in sports, mainly in ball sports such as basketball, volleyball, football, and tennis.
| Sprained ankle | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Twisted ankle, rolled ankle, turned ankle |
| Lateral view of the human ankle | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics, sports medicine, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Family medicine |
| Symptoms | Swelling, bruising, pain |
| Diagnostic method | Physical examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Maisonneuve fracture, high ankle sprain |
| Treatment | Physical medicine and rehabilitation |
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