Ankle Sprain: Grades, Signs and Diagnosis
What happens to the ligaments when the foot rolls over, how a sprain differs from a partial tear and a complete tear, and how a doctor distinguishes a ligament injury from a fracture.
What happens to the ligaments when the foot rolls over, how a sprain differs from a partial tear and a complete tear, and how a doctor distinguishes a ligament injury from a fracture.
Sprains and fractures produce similar symptoms: pain, swelling, bruising. We break down the mechanics of the injury, bone tenderness, and the situations where an X-ray is essential.