A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments, the tough tissue bands connecting ankle bones, which can stretch or tear ...

Most people who say they twisted their ankle probably had a mild sprain. But not all twisted ankles are sprained ankles ...

Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs. Most of the time, swollen ankles are temporary and not a cause for concern. However, it ...

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

No helmet will prevent a concussion. No brace will stop an anterior cruciate ligament from tearing. However, as dreaded as they are, neither a concussion nor an ACL tear is the most common injury in ...