A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a break in one of the bones in the ankle. It can be ...

A mild ankle sprain usually heals in one to three weeks with proper care. Severe ankle sprains may need months of rehabilitation and could require surgery. Following a proper treatment plan helps ...

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 ...

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 cause ...

What are the best treatments for a sprained ankle? Dr. Anderson says ankle sprains range from mild soreness to severe injuries that may require braces, crutches or even surgery. Ankle sprains are one ...

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 ...