Ankle sprain
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What is ankle sprain?
An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligament in the ankle. The ligaments are structures that control excessive movement of the joint. When an ankle sprain happens, the ligament is stretched too far, and is either partially or completely torn.
Common symptoms reported by people with ankle sprain
Treatments taken by people for ankle sprain
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Compare treatments taken by people with ankle sprain
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Who has ankle sprain on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 37 say ankle sprain is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 16 | |
| 70+ | 25 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 40 | |
| Female | 119 |