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.
Current as of: July 31, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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