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What effect will torn ligaments have on the ankle bones?
A torn ligament will effect the ankle bones negatively. An ankle bone that has its ligament torn would be considered a severe ankle sprain.
What happends when you sprain your ankle?
A sprained ankle is where one of the ligaments (tissue that connects bone to bone) of the ankle is torn or partially torn due to the ankle turning or twisting too far or in a way that is not natural.
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.
I torn the ligaments in my ankle and tore some bone off as well about two months ago. I was casted for just over two weeks. Will I need reconstructive ankle surgery for torn ankle ligaments?
Not necessarily it depends how bad and get it x-rayed a doctor / nurse will decide on further treatment
Do you need surgery for your ankle since its severely sprained?
Depends how severe the sprained ankle is. If ligaments are torn and joint unstable it may require surgery
Ankle sprain - series?
Normal anatomyThe ankle joint connects the foot with the leg. The ankle joint allows the foot to move upward and downward and in an inward and outward motion. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments surround the ankle providing the stability the ankle joint needs for walking and running.Type I ankle sprainThe most common way the ankle can be injured is by an ankle sprain. When an ankle is sprained ligaments on the ankle are either stretched, partially torn or completely torn. The most common type of sprain is an inversion injury, where the foot is rotated inward. Ankle sprains can range from mild, to moderate, and severe. Type 1 ankle sprain is a mild sprain. It occurs when the ligaments have been stretched or torn minimally.Type II ankle sprainType II ankle sprain is a moderate level of sprain. It occurs when some of the fibers of the ligaments are torn completely.Type III ankle sprainType III ankle sprain is the most severe ankle sprain. It occurs when the entire ligament is torn and there is great instability of the ankle joint.Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/01/2011Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
When you sprain your ankle what muscle or tendon is injured?
The ligaments that hold your ankle bones together get stretched or torn.
What are some common football injuries?
the most common football injuries are broken bones, bruises, sprained ankles and knees, torn ankle and knee ligaments, rib injuries.
What do ankle ligaments do?
help your foot heal :)
Another name for the ankle joint?
ligaments
Is it true or false that in a sprain the ligaments reinforcing a joint are excessively stretched or torn?
It is true! When too much force is applied to a ligament, such as in a fall, the ligaments can be stretched or torn; this injury is called a sprain-kj
What is the Medical term meaning torn ankle ligament?
Sprained ankle.
