Sprained Ankle

A sprained ankle, also known as a sprained ankle, twisted ankle, ankle rolled ankle injury or ankle ligament injury is a common medical condition where one or more of the ligaments of the ankle is torn or partially torn.
Ankle sprain is an injury common. Sometimes all it takes to be a sprained ankle, twisted his ankle roll or turn, so embarrassing. This unnatural movement can stretch or tear the ligaments that help to keep your ankles together.

Ligaments are tough, elastic connective tissue that connect one bone to another. They help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement. Ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments are in addition to their normal range of motion.

Treatment of a sprained ankle depends on the severity of the injury. Although self-care measures and counter pain relievers may be all that you need a medical evaluation may be necessary to reveal how you have a sprained ankle and put you on the right road to recovery .
A sprained ankle can be painful. But the speed of onset and the severity of the pain can vary greatly.

Sometimes, the pain can be delayed – and at other times it's instant. The level of pain isn't always a measurement of the extent of the damage. Some people hear a 'pop' in their ankle. This could suggest a torn ligament. The twist is followed by swelling of the area.

Rapid, significant swelling usually indicates severe damage has taken place.

The swelling is caused by bleeding of the damaged tissue, and the resultant bruise or discolouration is a result of gravity pulling the blood downwards.

So, the swelling is often situated a small distance away from the actual damaged site.


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