Ankle (strain)
Ankle ligament injuries occur when the patient stumbles and the supporting foot is twisted and usually, inverted, e.g. a woman slipping in high-heeled shoes or a cross-country runner twisting his ankle when putting his foot on rutted ground.
Generally the ligament only partially tears and this is termed a sprained ankle.
If the ligament is completely torn then the joint subluxes and the talus momentarily tilts into inversion and then snaps back into its normal position.
Notes:
- if the injury involves muscles and tendons supporting the ankle, rather than the ligaments, then the correct term is strained ankle
Reference
- Chen ET, Borg-Stein J, McInnis KC. Ankle Sprains: Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Prevention. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2019 Jun;18(6):217-223.
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