Applying a compression wrap for a sprained ankle
What is an ankle sprain?
An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg are stretched or torn.
An ankle sprain often happens when you make a rapid shifting movement with your foot planted, for example, when playing soccer or getting tackled in football. Most commonly, the ankle rolls outward and the foot turns inward in what is called an inversion injury
. It results in stretching and tearing of the ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg on the outside of the ankle.
Less commonly, the ankle rolls inward and the foot turns outward in an eversion injury
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: January 11, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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