Posted on October 24, 2007 in Latest News
A torn ligament is a sprain that is stretched. Ligaments connect one bone to another bone at a joint and help keep the bones from moving out of place. Sprains commonly occur at the ankle. This can happen when you fall, when you suddenly twist your ankle too far,or when the joint is forced out of it’s normal position. Most of these injuries occur during sports activities or when walking or running on an uneven surface.
Appearance of Ankle Sprains
In a sprained ankle the most common damage is done to the talo-fibula ligament (if the ankle sprain is worse, the calcaneo-fibula ligament can also be damaged) and sometimes the tendons also get damaged.
At times ankle sprains are quite severe and cause much pain. In case the ligament is stretched too much, then much pain occurs. Even if the ligament is partially torn or completely torn such a condition can occur. Ankle sprains are different from sprains. In the case of the latter, the muscles are affected.
Symptoms of Ankle Sprains
One can tell ankle sprains by the following symptoms:
Symptoms vary depending upon the severity of the sprain. Sometimes pain may not be there and the ankle may feel wobbly. But the condition should not be neglected.
Causes of Ankle Sprains
Treatment of Ankle Sprain
There are non-surgical methods of treatment ankle sprains. Rehabilitation of the ankle sprain is essential. The following methods can be recommended by your doctor:
An ankle sprain can cause much pain and discomfort and cannot be negelected. It needs to be treated promptly.
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