what is ankle sprain?
🦶 What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury that involves the tearing or overstretching of ligaments — the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones. Most ankle sprains affect the lateral ligaments on the outside of the ankle and occur when the foot rolls inward unexpectedly. 🔍 Types of Ankle Sprains 1. Lateral Ankle Sprain (Most Common) Involves damage to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) , calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) , and posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) . Caused by inversion injury (foot twists inward). 2. Medial Ankle Sprain Affects the deltoid ligament on the inside of the ankle. Caused by eversion injury (foot twists outward). Less common, often more severe. 3. High Ankle Sprain Involves the syndesmotic ligaments between the tibia and fibula. Occurs with forceful twisting injuries , often in sports. Takes longer to heal. 🎯 Causes of Ankle Sprains Walking or running on uneve...