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There's no such thing as a "sprained bone." A sprain is a partial tear of a ligament or tendon; it's not an injury to a bone.
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Did Brett Favre break his ankle or spring his ankle?
He severely sprained it
With a present sprained ankle I have steel fixtures in ankle from former ankle injury. Can I get an MRI?
It depends on how badly your ankle is sprained.
What bone is injured when you have a sprained ankle?
A sprained ankle is a tear in a ligament or tendon, not an injury to a bone.
How can you help your sprained ankle?
Ice
Then i heard a strange crack and i was certain that i had sprained my ankle.?
If a crack or pop is heard, it will probably be a bone crack or break.
Should you use crutches if you have a sprained ankle?
Yes. I had to use crutches when I sprained my ankle. If you walk on it, it won't heal. And limping is fatiguing.
What is the Medical term meaning torn ankle ligament?
Sprained ankle.
Did Mary Lou Retton break her ankle in the 1984 Olympics?
Not Mary Lou Retton, NO. It was Kerry Strug who sprained her ankle during the womens gymnastics after she had done two vaults.
Does a sprained ankle hurt more than a broken ankle?
Depends on the sprain or break. If it's a minor break it may be confused with a sprain (like mine was), and if it's a very bad sprain you may confuse it for a break until you get an X ray
How can you tell the difference between a sprained and twisted ankle?
There is no difference. A sprained ankle can also be known as an ankle sprain, twisted ankle, rolled ankle, ankle ligament injury, or ankle injury. It's when one or more ligaments are torn or partially torn where they are connected to your ankle bone.
Ankle sprained and I can't walk.?
Even if you can't use the ankle that has been sprained, it is possible to walk using the other leg and crutches.
What is the common sign that you sprained your ankle?
Your ankle is usually quite painful to walk on.
