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Information from ePodiatry on the sprained ankle, ankle sprain and ankle sprains, ankle injury and ankle pain ... Ankle Sprain (Sprained ankle; ankle injury; ankle pain)
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A sprain is actually an injury to the ligaments of the ankle joint, which are elastic, band-like structures that hold the bones of the ankle joint together and prevent excess turning and twisting of the joint. In normal movement, the ligaments can stretch slightly and then retract back to their normal shape and size.
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www.emedicinehealth.com/ankle_sprain/article_em.htm
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Sprained ankle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A sprained ankle , also known as an ankle sprain , twisted ankle , rolled ankle , ankle injury or ankle ligament injury , is a common medical condition where one or more of the ligaments o...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprained_ankle
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Treatment options differ according to the grade of injury--grade I and grade II sprains usually respond to rest and immobilization, while grade III sprains require casting or, possibly, surgery. A chronic "ankle" injury should prompt evaluation for other conditions, such as talar dome lesion.
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Evaluating the Patient with an Ankle or Foot Injury ... In a study3 of 670 children who presented with acute ankle injury, the Ottawa rules were 100 percent sensitive for fracture (no false negatives).
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www.aafp.org/afp/20041015/poc.html
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Anyone, from the most well-conditioned athlete to the most sedentary person, can experience an ankle injury. Usually, the cause is accidental (e.g., stepping into a pothole, slipping while getting out of the car).
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www.podiatrychannel.com/ankleinjuries/index.shtml
www.podiatrychannel.com/ankleinjuries/index.shtml
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The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone. You can also injure other parts of the ankle such as tendons, which join muscles to bone, ... Ankle Injury(DSHI Systems)
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ankleinjuriesanddisorders.h...
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Foot and ankle emergencies happen every day. Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections, and other serious injuries can occur at any time. Early attention is vitally important. Whenever you sustain a foot or ankle injury, you should seek immediate treatment from a podiatric physician. ... "It can't be broken,
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www.apma.org/topics/injury.htm
www.apma.org/topics/injury.htm
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