Ankle Sprain

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The most common of all ankle injuries, an ankle sprain occurs when there is a stretching and tearing of ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. The numerous ligaments around the ankle can become pulled and torn when the ankle is forced into a position not normally encountered.

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Commonly, this happens while running or jumping on an uneven surface. The foot rolls in (inversion) or out (eversion) and the ligaments are stretched. Occasionally a loud "snap" or "pop" is heard at the time of the sprain.

Ankle sprains are classified by the degree of severity.

These are:

• Grade I - stretch and/or minor tear of the ligament without laxity (loosening)
• Grade II - tear of ligament plus some laxity
• Grade III - complete tear of the affected ligament (very loose)

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