Ankle Sprains causes and symptoms

A sprained ankle is quite a common problem, especially among sportsmen. This injury occurs when a person’s ankle joint gets suddenly displaced. Ankle sprains are usually caused by not wearing proper sports shoes or by walking on a bumpy surface.

Inversion

High Ankle Sprain

Eversion

Tears do usually occur in the ligaments connecting the bones around the ankle

Grade 1

Ligaments are a bit stretched or slightly torn

Grade 2

Ligaments are torn, but only partially

Grade 3

Ligaments are torn completely. Surgery is needed.