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Recurring ankle sprains? Doctors explain how they can lead to chronic ankle instability and joint damage

Recurring ankle sprains may be more serious than you think. Doctor explains how repeated injuries can cause chronic ankle ...
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High Ankle Sprains

A high ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of one or more of the ligaments that hold the bottom end of the lower leg bones together. There are 2 long bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the ...
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Ask the doctors: Sprained ankles need time to heal

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

Do you get repeated ankle sprains? Doctor explains the risk of chronic instability

Ankle sprain is the common injury in all age groups. Chronic ankle instability is indicated by recurrent ankle sprains, with ...
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How to tell apart a sprained ankle and a broken ankle

A sprained ankle occurs when a person stretches or tears the ligaments in the ankle. An ankle fracture occurs when someone breaks one or more of the bones in their ankle. A sprained ankle may ...
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What’s the Difference Between Sprains and Strains?

When a sprain occurs, you have overstretched, twisted, or damaged a ligament, usually from a sudden event (i.e. twisting your ankle while running). Ligaments are bands of tissues that connect the ...
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How To Tell an Ankle Sprain From a Break

Sprained ankles and broken ankles can both cause considerable pain and affect walking, but they are different injuries. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments—tough cords that support the ...