Ankle Injuries And Disorders Symptoms

ANKLE INJURIES AND DISORDERS

DESCRIPTION

Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it. The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures

Symptoms –

Pain

Tenderness

Swelling

Bruising

Restricted range of motion

Instability in the ankle

Popping sensation

Risk factors –

Sports participation

Uneven surfaces

Prior ankle injury

Poor physical condition

Improper shoes

Diagnosis and test –

Ankle problems

Bone X-ray

Direct arthrography

X-ray examination

Treatment –

Rest

Ice slush bath

Compression

Elevation