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LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN

LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN. What is a sprain?. Sprains occur when the ligaments are stretched more than normal resulting in a partial tear or complete tear of the ligament. Ultimately there is a loss of stability at the joint. Risk Factors. uneven ground previous untreated ankle injuries

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LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN

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  1. LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN

  2. What is a sprain? Sprains occur when the ligaments are stretched more than normal resulting in a partial tear or complete tear of the ligament. Ultimately there is a loss of stability at the joint.

  3. Risk Factors • uneven ground • previous untreated ankle injuries • being overweight • poorly fitting or worn out shoes

  4. Degree of Severity Grade I - ligaments stretched not actually torn Grade II - partial tear Grade III - most severe with ligament completely torn and a lot of joint instability

  5. Ligaments providing stability • anterior talo-fibular ligament ATFL (goes from the talus to the fibula) • calcaneo-fibular ligament (goes from the calcaneus to the fibula) • posterior talo-fibular ligament PTFL (goes from the talus to the fibula).

  6. Most Commonly Damaged

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