Sprained ankle
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{{Infobox_Disease |
Name = Sprained ankle |
Image = Ankle.PNG |
Caption = Lateral view of the human ankle |
DiseasesDB = 726 |
ICD10 = {{ICD10|S|93|4|s|90}} |
ICD9 = {{ICD9|845.00}} |
ICDO = |
OMIM = |
MedlinePlus = 003167 |
eMedicineSubj = search|
eMedicineTopic = ankle%20sprain |
MeshID = |
}}
{{Nofootnotes|date=June 2008}}
[[Image:Sprained foot.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Mildly sprained ankle two days after the injury]]
[[Image:Swollen ankle.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Swelling (medical)|Swollen]] left ankle following a [[Sprained ankle|sprain]].]]
A '''sprained ankle''', also known as an '''ankle sprain''', '''rolled ankle''', '''ankle injury''' or '''ankle ligament injury''', is a common medical condition where one or more of the [[ligaments]] of the [[ankle]] is torn or partially torn. The [[anterior talofibular ligament]] is one of the most commonly involved ligaments. Sprains to the lateral aspect of the ankle account for 85% of ankle sprains.
==Causes==
A lateral ankle sprain occurs when the ankle is inverted beyond the elastic limits of its supporting structures causing acute ankle pathology.
==Treatment==
Severe ankle sprains should be assessed by a podiatrist or an orthopedic doctor although [[physical therapy]] treatment is extremely effective for most sprained ankles. Immediately following the injury it is important the follow the [[RICE (medicine)|PRICE]] protocol – protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation (also known as RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).
An ankle brace can be very helpful for the treatment and prevention of a sprained ankle injury. A person with a sprained ankle should not walk or run because this will cause the ankle sprain to become worse - with increased pain, and possible further damage to the compromised tissues. Crutches and air-braces while conventionally used, are currently out of vogue. Braces and crutches give the leg exercise, and yet keep the damaged part from moving and becoming further injured.
==See also==
* [[Sprain]]
==External links==
* [http://nemsi.uchc.edu/clinical_services/orthopaedic/footankle/ankle_sprain.html Overview at uchc.edu]
* [http://www.flashmavi.com/injuries_sprained_ankle_information.shtml Animated Ankle Sprain]
{{Dislocations, sprains and strains}}
[[Category:Injuries]]
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