An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments that connect the bones in the
foot, ankle, and lower leg are stretched or torn. The ligaments shown in the
picture are those that are most commonly sprained.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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Last Revised
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November 15, 2011 |