What Are The 3 Types of Ankle Sprains?

What Are The 3 Types of Ankle Sprains?

When your ankle suddenly gives, you might think you just sustained an ankle sprain. However, Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM, would like to know which type of ankle sprain. From a podiatric perspective, the direction your foot turned and which ligaments took the hit make a huge difference in how you’ll recover. Here are the three main types of ankle sprains and what to look out for.

3 Different Types of Foot and Ankle Tears

3 Different Types of Foot and Ankle Tears

You’ve probably heard of an ankle sprain, but did you know most of them are actually tears? While “sprain” is a common word for ankle injuries, it covers a range of damage, especially when ligaments and tendons get stretched past their limits. In fact, there are many tears in the foot and ankle that we…

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