Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a ...

Our ankles bear a lot of stress, supporting our stability through a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and tendons. Here’s what you need to know about common ankle injuries and treatments. The two ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A mild ankle sprain usually heals in one to three weeks with proper care.Severe ankle sprains may need months of rehabilitation and could ...

Ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal injury and affect people of all ages. During the winter, simply walking on uneven snowy and ice paths greatly increases the chances of an ankle sprain ...

You step off a sidewalk curb, land wrong after shooting a basketball or stumble on uneven ground. Your ankle pops, twists or crunches, and now you’re limping and sore. You may just have sprained your ...

It’s all fun and games until someone injures their ankle. Playing sports or going to the gym are great ways to stay physically fit, but these activities can lead to ankle injuries. Ankle sprains or ...

A sprain is a generic term for an injury to a ligament. Sprains are graded first degree, second degree and third degree. First degree sprains are mild, and minimal ligament damage occurs. Swelling is ...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence left Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals after suffering an apparent ankle injury. While more testing expected today, it's unknown how ...

Ankle swelling might seem like a minor inconvenience after a long day on your feet, but certain patterns of swelling can signal serious heart problems that demand immediate medical attention.