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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 , pickleball , and tennis .
Alfie Scriven, 15, is living with a condition so severe he has often begged to die
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The calcaneofibular ligament is commonly sprained ligament in ankle injuries. [2] It may be injured individually, or in combination with other ligaments such as the anterior talofibular ligament and the posterior talofibular ligament. [2]
Ankle problems occur frequently, having symptoms of pain or discomfort in the ankles. [1] [2] Mild ankle pain can often be cured by home treatments, although these may be slow to take effect. Specialized physicians are needed if the condition is severe, especially if it has been caused by injury. [2]
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Ankle braces are used to immobilize the joint while providing heat and compression to the bones. They are common in injury rehabilitation processes that affect the ankle, being made of rigid fabric such nylon [2] and neoprene that allow limited mobility of the foot and conform to the ankle by a hook and loop fastener. To ensure its fixation ...
Treatment Physical therapy, orthotics, anti-inflammatories, steroids Sinus tarsi syndrome is the clinical disorder of pain and tenderness in the sinus tarsi , which is a lateral tunnel in the foot at the junction of the hindfoot and the midfoot, between the ankle and the heel.