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Injuries

- Ankle Injuries
- Ankle Sprain
The ankle is most likely to be sprained with the toes on the ground and heel up. This position is known as plantar flexion. Plantar flexion puts the ankle’s outer (lateral) ligaments under tension, making them vulnerable.
A sudden force such as landing on an uneven surface will cause the foot to turn inward (inversion). This action can cause the outer ligaments to stretch or tear and result in a sprained ankle.
Sprained Ankles are classified into 3 grades, as follows: Grade I sprained ankle injuries involve a stretch of the ligament with microscopic but not macroscopic tearing. Generally, little ankle swelling is present, with little or no functional loss, no joint instability but ankle pain. |
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Grade II sprained ankle injuries involve stretched ligaments with partial tearing, moderate-to-severe ankle swelling, bruising, moderate functional loss, mild-to-moderate joint instability and ankle pain. Grade III sprained ankle injuries involve the complete rupture of the ligament with immediate and severe ankle swelling, bruising, and an inability to bear weight, moderate-to-severe instability of the joint and severe ankle pain. |
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Symptoms Include:
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Treatment:
Non-surgical treatment
Ankle sprains can be treated with PRICE.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Ibuprofen, Motrin, Naprosyn and Celebrex may be used to decrease ankle pain. Be sure to talk to your doctor before starting these medications. |
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