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What do ankle ligaments do?
Ankle ligaments connect the bones of the ankle joint and provide stability by limiting excessive movement of the joint. They help support the ankle while allowing for normal range of motion during activities such as walking, running, and jumping. If these ligaments are stretched or torn, it can lead to instability and difficulty with weight-bearing activities.
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.
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.
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.
When you sprain your ankle what muscle or tendon is injured?
The ligaments that hold your ankle bones together get stretched or torn.
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
Why is ligament repair necessary when you have a severe dislocation and sprain?
ligaments connect bones to bones. in a severe dislocation the ligaments were most likely torn and damaged
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
What is sprinkled ankle?
It seems like you may have misspelled a term. "Sprained ankle" refers to an injury that occurs when the ligaments in the ankle are stretched or torn. It can cause pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
What is a Torn or pulled ligaments during pregnancy?
ligaments are the tissues that connect your bones together. a damaged ligament is just that whether you are pregnant or not
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.
Can x rays show a torn ligament in the foot?
X-rays don't show ligaments or muscles but some views will indicate the evidence that there may be torn ligaments eg. if the bones are widely separated or out of alignment.
