Lateral Ankle Sprain vs High Ankle Sprain. What's the Difference?

What's the Difference? Ankle Sprain (AKA Lateral Ankle Sprain) vs High Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain (AKA Lateral Ankle Sprain) • Lateral Ankle Sprain
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Lateral Ankle Sprain
The most common location of ankle sprains is the outer or lateral region. Eighty percent of ankle sprains take place in the lateral area.
Strong ligaments attach the bone of the lower leg to several bones in the foot. The ligaments of the lateral ankle function by preventing excessive inward turning of the ankle, or inversion.
Three ligaments attach the lower aspect of the fibula to the foot. The anterior talofibular ligament, calcaneofibular ligament and posterior talofibular ligament. Most ankle sprains occur to the anterior talofibular ligament or calcaneofibular ligament.
In most cases, a lateral ankle sprain occurs traumatically when the athlete’s ankle twists or turns to a larger degree than the ligaments would normally move. Traumatic ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries.
Symptoms of traumatic ankle sprains begin immediately. Sharp pain is felt instantly. Followed by lack of motion, limited strength, inability to bear weight, swelling and bruising.
Symptoms of a severe ankle sprain may persist for months.
Symptoms of non-traumatic ankle sprains usually begin insidiously.
Symptoms are described as a deep, dull ache that is tender to the touch and increases with walking, running and standing, or with foot and ankle motions. Localized ankle swelling may persist for months.
High Ankle Sprain
An injury to one of the ligaments that connects the two bones of the lower leg.
The difference between a high ankle sprain and the more common lateral ankle sprain is the location. A high ankle sprain is located higher on the leg than a lateral ankle sprain.
High ankle sprains make up about ten percent of ankle sprains.
A high ankle sprain is a serious injury that requires a longer healing time period than lateral and medial ankle sprains.
High ankle sprains most commonly occur in football, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, hockey, skiing, hiking and trail running. High ankle sprains usually occur when the athlete pivots suddenly to the inside with the foot planted on the playing surface. An excessive amount of external rotation force on the fibula in respect to the tibia pulls the bones apart resulting in a ligament injury.
Pain located slightly higher than the ankle joint begins immediately. The athlete may feel and/or hear a snap, pop, tear or rip. Swelling and bruising may begin very quickly. Tenderness is usually present throughout the entire ankle, but it is worst directly over the injured ligament. Ankle motion is limited and weak in all directions. There is limited ability to bear weight on the injured leg and limited ability to push off the toes while walking. The result is an altered gait.
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Dr Donald A Ozello DC of Championship Chiropractic in Las Vegas, NV
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