Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg are stretched or torn. This picture shows a normal ankle. The ligaments shown in the picture are those that are most commonly sprained.
Last Revised: November 15, 2011
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
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