An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg are stretched or torn. This picture shows a normal ankle. The ligaments shown in the picture are those that are most commonly sprained.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma |
| Last Revised | December 31, 2009 |
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