Ankle Sprain

The ankle can twist in two ways – from the inside (the most common) or outside. When this happens the anterior talofibula ligament will commonly be damaged.

How to tell if you have an ankle sprain

You experience:

  • Difficulty putting weight on your ankle and tend to limp
  • Bruising around the bone of the ankle
  • Pain and tenderness in and around the ankle area
Most common damage sustained in a sprained ankle is to the anterior talofibular ligament