Do I Have Sprained Ankle?

Have you injured your wrist in any way, such as falling and twisting your wrist, landing awkwardly on your foot after a jump, walking on an uneven surface, or being hit in the wrist by another person during a sports activity?

Do you have pain in your ankle?

Does the pain worsens when you bear weight on the affected foot (move your foot in certain ways, walk, or stand)?

Do you feel tenderness when you touch the ankle?

Do you have redness and warmth in the affected area?

Do you have swelling in your ankle?

Do you have an ankle that is so swollen that you can press on the area with your finger and leave an indent?

Do you have bruises around your ankle?

Do you have restricted range of motion in your ankle?

Do you have instability and weakness in the ankle?

Have you experience a popping sensation or sound at the time of injury?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a sprained ankle. The ankle joint attach your lower leg to your foot. There are three ligaments (strong bands of tissue) that reinforce the ankle joint and prevent excessive movement. A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when these ligaments extend beyond their usual range of motion. A sprained ankle is a common sports injury that can happen to you multiple times. Therefore, always warm up before exercising and be careful when walking and running on uneven surfaces. If you have a weak ankle, you should use an ankle support brace or tape during exercise.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a sprained ankle. A sprained ankle is a common injury in which the ankle ligaments become stretched too far or torn. There are three types of ankle sprains based on their severity: mild, moderate and severe. With a mild ankle sprain, the ligaments are stretched, but not torn. Moderate ankle sprain is characterized by partially torn ligaments, while severe sprain of the ankle joint refers to one or more ligaments that are completely torn and to an unstable joint. A diagnosis is based on a physical examination and imaging tests such as X-rays, MRI scans and ultrasound.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a sprained ankle. A sprained ankle is an injury of the ligaments on the outer side of your ankle. It is a common injury that affects about 25,000 people every day. In most cases, a sprained ankle is a minor injury that can be treated with home treatments such as rest and applying ice. But, if you have a significant swelling around your ankle, or you are unable to put your weight on your ankle, be sure to see a doctor. With a proper treatment and rehabilitation, you will prevent the sprain from weakening your ankle.