Ankle Sprain:
What it is and what can be done |
Francis John Rottier, DPM
Hines VA/Loyola Medical Center
Chicago, IL |
Sprain or Strain: Is there a difference?
Simply put, sprains refer to injuries of ligaments-an ankle sprain implies damage had occurred to one or more of the
ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. Sprained ligaments can be stretched, partially torn, or completely torn. Strains,
on the other hand, refer to injuries of muscles and/or tendons. Can the two occur simultaneously? Certainly. Ankle injuries
are notoriously complex and can present with sprains, strains, and always pains.
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