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Understanding Ankle Sprains

Common types of Ankle Injuries Sprains – inversion and eversion Fractures Tendon rupture Tendonitis Tenosynovitis Bursitis Inversion There are two types of ankle sprains: Inversion – the most common ankle sprain; the foot twists inward in relation to the lower leg and the ankle rolls out. Eversion – the foot twists outward in relation to the lower leg and the ankle rolls in. Ankle Sprain Classifications: Grade I – minor injury to the ligament, minimal functional loss, little swelling, and localized, mild pain. Grade II – incomplete rupture of ligament, moderate functional loss, diffuse tenderness and swelling. Grade III – complete rupture of ligament, significant functional disability, severe tenderness and swelling, marked loss of range of motion.