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Sprained Ankle

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http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=152&topcategory=3DFo  External Links Disclaimer Logo

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Description

A sprained ankle means one or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle were stretched or torn. If it is not treated properly, you could have long-term problems.

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Review Date

2/26/2007

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