Sprained ankle 5701744 225125782 2008-07-12T00:32:19Z Thingg 5924818 rv [[WP:AGF|good faith]] edit (using [[WP:HG|Huggle]]) {{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]] {{medicine-stub}} [[el:Διάστρεμμα Ποδοκνημικής]] [[nl:Verstuiking]]