High ankle sprains involve an injury to the high ankle ligaments that connect the tibia to the fibula. These high ankle ligaments, also called the syndesmosis, are less commonly injured compared to the lateral ligaments on the outside of the ankle joint. The reason why these high ankle ligaments aren’t injured as frequently as the […]
The Common, Uncommon and Rare Types of Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries that fells active individuals on a regular basis, but not all ankle sprains are the same. Some are mild, some are severe, and some involve different tissues in the ankle. Below, we take a closer look at some of the common, uncommon and rare types […]
Frequently Asked Questions About High Ankle Sprains
The NFL season is only a day away, which means you’ll probably begin to hear the term “high ankle sprain” on a more regular basis. So what exactly are these analysts talking about when they reference a high ankle sprain, and what is really going on inside the ankle? We answer some of the most […]
Reporters Incorrectly Using the Term “High Ankle Sprain”
Chicago Bears running back, Matt Forte, was injured during last week’s game against the Green Bay Packers. The injury was reported to be a “high ankle sprain.” The injury occurred in the third quarter when another player rolled on top of Forte’s ankle after he had just made a reception. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that […]
Getting Ankle Sprain Terminology Right
There is a lot of misinformation in the mainstream media when it comes to foot and ankle injuries. For example, I often see reports of professional athletes sustaining mid ankle sprains. There is no such thing as a mid ankle sprain. In the interest of getting the medical terminology correct, here are the varying grades […]