Lemak Ankle Diagnosis

The most common injuries to the ankle are sprains and fractures.

Sprain - A sprain is stretch injury of the ligament which supoports the ankle. According to the American Orthopeadic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) approximately 25,000 ankle injuries occur every day in the United States.

When a strain happens, the pain is usually caused by the spain or over extension of the ligaments on the outside of the ankle, and usually happens when someone “rolls” or turns their ankle inward.

Fracture - When the actual ankle joint is stressed beyond the strength of the joint, often an ankle fracture occurs. In many cases, a stress fracture will occur due to the duration or intensity of physical exertion. In all cases, x-ray is utilized to review the joint and often allows a quick and painless view into the joint to identify the significance of the injury.