Finger sprains and dislocations are common hand injuries. A sprain happens when the tough tissue that supports a joint is stretched too far. This tissue, called a ligament, can be partially or ...

Sudden, jabbing twist, that surprise roll of an ankle, and the aching hurt. The familiar story, one that can bench a person from their beloved activities. But an ankle sprain is not just an instant ...

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 ...

A high ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of one or more of the ligaments that hold the bottom end of the lower leg bones together. There are 2 long bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Sarah McMullin, M.D. from USA Health, joined WKRG on The Doctor is In to discuss ankle sprains and treatments. Dr. McMullin answers the following questions in the video above: ...

Last week, we reviewed concussions as we approach the fall sports season. This week, as many scholastic athletes prepare for their first games, let’s take a look at different types of bone, muscle and ...

High ankle sprains take much longer to recover from — six to eight weeks, and sometimes longer — than a classic ankle sprain, which might sideline a player for several days to a couple of weeks. Hip ...