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Ankle Sprain

Basics

Description

Acute sprains of the lateral ligaments about the ankle are the most common injury in sports and also occur commonly in the general population.

Most commonly a partial tear or complete rupture of the ATFL occurs.

More severe injuries include the CFL .

Lateral ankle sprain results from an inversion mechanism.

Classification :

Grade I: Partial tear of the ligaments

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