What are ankle sprains and strains?

Ankle sprains and strains are two injuries that are often confused. These two injuries can cause pain and difficulty walking. Both terms are used to describe a tear or overstretching of the soft tissues surrounding the ankle joints and have similar symptoms, but differ in some characteristics.

• Sprains: are the result of overstretching or, in some cases, tearing of the ligaments of the ankle, which are the soft tissues that connect the bones to create a joint. Sprains are quite common at the ankle because ankles are one of the most stressed parts of the body. A hematoma is often present around the sprain site.

• Strains: affect muscles and tendons, or a different part of the soft tissues of the ankle, and often cause muscle spasms.

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