A sprained ankle, also known as an ankle sprain, rolled ankle, ankle injury or ankle ligament injury, is a common medical condition where one or more of the ligaments of the ankle is torn or partially torn. The anterior talofibular ligament is one of the most commonly involved ligaments. Sprains to the lateral aspect of the ankle account for 85% of ankle sprains.
Causes
A lateral ankle sprain occurs when the ankle is inverted beyond the elastic limits of its supporting structures causing acute ankle pathology.
Treatment
Severe ankle sprains should be assessed by an orthopedic doctor although physical therapy treatment is extremely effective for most sprained ankles. Immediately following the injury it is important the follow the PRICE protocol – protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation (also known as RICE Rest, Ice, compress, elevate).
An ankle brace can be very helpful for the treatment and prevention of a sprained ankle injury. You should not walk or run because this will cause the ankle sprain to become worse in the form of a greater deal of pain. Crutches and air-braces while conventionally used, are currently out of vogue. Braces and crutches give the leg exercise, and yet keep the damaged part from moving and becoming further injured.