A sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch ... sometimes called a common or lateral ankle sprain. Depending on the severity of the sprain, a person may or may not ...

McDonald explains: “A Grade I ankle sprain is by far the most common and simply involves a scratching of the lateral ankle ligaments that often will take two to three weeks for a full return to ...

The ligaments of your ankle are divided into three groups. These are the: The most common type of sprain is a sprain of the lateral ligaments. This is called an inversion ankle sprain, which ...

history of previous lateral ankle sprain; (3) weight-bearing status; (4) clinical assessment of bones; and (5) clinical assessment of ligaments. Hence, the experts agreed that these should be ...

You may need surgery if there is: Evidence of a complete rupture of one or more of the lateral ankle ligaments requiring repair. History of repeated sprains and a determination that ligament ...

As one review of the evidence put it: a history of lateral ankle sprain is known to disrupt the structural integrity of the ligaments and sensorimotor function, likely impairing an individual’s ...

Ankle injuries are a frequent cause of patient visits to the emergency department and orthopaedic and primary care offices. Although lateral ligament sprains are the most common pathologic conditions, ...