High Ankle Sprains
High ankle sprain, also known as a syndesmotic injury, happens when the high ankle ligaments (are called syndesmosis) tear or hurt.
Human body has an upper and a lower ankle. However a low ankle sprain is more common than a high ankle sprain. But High ankle sprains occur in: soccer, wrestling, skiing, basketball, etc.
Sings of high ankle sprains are:
- Inflammation and swelling
- Disability to tolerate weight on the injured foot
- Disability to walk
- Observing bruising
A high ankle sprain occurs in the condition that the foot is bent upward and twisted inwards/ outwards. It always happens during running or jumping.
One effective treatment of high ankle sprains is getting rest, putting ice, compression and keeping the injured foot up.
Taking pills and medication, wearing a brace, tape and cast is recommended in other situations.
In case that the injury is very extreme, performing a surgery is essential.
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