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2. Sprained ankle - Wikipedia

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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 .

3. Ankle problems - Wikipedia

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   One of the most frequent causes of ankle pain (accounting for around 85 percent of total ankle problems - according to the National University of Health Sciences ) a sprain occurs when the ankle is twisted, causing the ligaments to be over-stretched, or even (in the most severe cases) torn. [4]

4. High ankle sprain - Wikipedia

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   A high ankle sprain, also known as a syndesmotic ankle sprain (SAS), is a sprain of the syndesmotic ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula in the lower leg, thereby creating a mortise and tenon joint for the ankle. High ankle sprains are described as high because they are located above the ankle.

5. Sprained your ankle - now what? - AOL

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   An ankle sprain typically happens when you roll your ankle inward, which stretches or tears the ligaments supporting the outer part of the joint. An ankle ...

6. Soft tissue injury - Wikipedia

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   The severity of a sprain can be classified: Grade 1: Only some of the fibers in the ligament are torn, and the injured site is moderately painful and swollen. Function in the joint will be unaffected for the most part. Grade 2: Many of the ligament fibers are torn, and pain and swelling is moderate. The functionality of the joint is compromised.

7. Sprain - Wikipedia

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   A sprain is a soft tissue injury of the ligaments within a joint, often caused by a sudden movement abruptly forcing the joint to exceed its functional range of motion. Ligaments are tough, inelastic fibers made of collagen that connect two or more bones to form a joint and are important for joint stability and proprioception , which is the ...

8. Hope for teen whose minor ankle injur left him constant pain

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9. Strain (injury) - Wikipedia

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   It is recommended that the person injured should consult a medical provider if the injury is accompanied by severe pain, if the limb cannot be used, or if there is noticeable tenderness over an isolated spot. These can be signs of a broken or fractured bone, a sprain, or a complete muscle tear. [13]