{"id":5459,"date":"2023-01-16T08:13:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T08:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graphdiagram.com\/?p=5459"},"modified":"2022-07-19T02:40:34","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T02:40:34","slug":"diagram-of-high-ankle-sprain-image-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graphdiagram.com\/diagram-of-high-ankle-sprain-image-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Diagram Of High Ankle Sprain Image"},"content":{"rendered":"
Diagnosing a high ankle sprain. Because syndesmotic sprains can be associated with lateral ligament injuries, medial ligament injuries, and fractures of the fibula, x-rays of the lower leg and ankle are necessary. If the athlete has a total syndesmosis rupture, separation will be evident in the x-ray between the tibia, fibula, and talus.<\/p>\n
\nA sprained ankle can occur on the lateral side of the ankle (most common), the medial side of the ankle (least common) or can occur as a syndesmotic sprain when the ligaments between the distal tibia and fibula are injured, also known as a high ankle sprain.<\/p>\n
\nHigh ankle sprain: The ligament joining the two bones of the lower leg (tibia and fibula), called the syndesmotic ligament, is injured. A high ankle sprain causes pain and swelling similar to a true ankle sprain, but can take longer to heal. Ankle fracture: A break in any of the three bones in the ankle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Diagnosing a high ankle sprain. Because syndesmotic sprains can be associated with lateral ligament injuries, medial ligament injuries, and fractures of the fibula, x-rays of the lower leg and ankle are necessary. If the athlete has a total syndesmosis rupture, Continue reading Diagram Of High Ankle Sprain Image<\/span>