What type of injury is an ankle sprain?
An ankle sprain is an injury that occurs due to awkward displacement or movement of this part of the limb.
The course of treatment depends on the severity of the injury.
The following symptoms are characteristic:
• Pain;
• Swelling;
• bruising;
• limitation of the ability to move;
• Feeling of instability in the ankle;
• A kind of clicking sound during the injury process.
Consult a doctor if you complain of pain and swelling, suspect a sprain. A bone fracture may also occur, which requires the immediate involvement of a specialist.
Causes of ankle sprains include:
• Fall;
• Jumping;
• Walking or exercising on an uneven surface;
• Another person accidentally stepped on your foot or tripped you during a sporting activity.
The main risk factors are:
• Sports;
• Uneven surface;
• You have had an ankle sprain in the past;
• Uncomfortable shoes;
• High-heeled shoes.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sprained-ankle/symptoms-causes/syc-20353225
