Deltoid ligament anatomy. Your deltoid ligament is shaped like a triangle and divided into four individual groups of ligaments. These have two layers, one deep within your ankle and one closer to ...

You're more likely to get anterior ankle impingement from spraining your ankle badly or multiple times. This is because each time you do, your ligaments stretch and become weaker. These stretched ...

A Maisonneuve fracture refers to a break or fracture in the fibula close to the knee, with a co-occurring sprain in the ankle. Read about treatment and more.

The most frequent type of ankle sprain occurs if the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are stretched or torn. Shutterstock Strong evidence from studies suggests once people sprain their ankle ...

Beyond the Ankle Ligaments For those who experience continued ankle pain, Nixon suggests an MRI for a further look at the joint surface, surrounding tendons around the ankle, and the ankle ligaments.

Sprained and broken ankles have similar symptoms. A broken ankle is a more severe injury than a sprained ankle and usually takes longer to heal, especially if surgery is needed.

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall said Tuesday he has sprained ligaments in the back of his right ankle and could miss the rest of training camp. ''I can't put any pressure on it.

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in children. This isn’t a surprise when you consider all the running, jumping, and playing they do—whether it’s on a soccer field or at home in their ...