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Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in the United States.
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But what is the difference between a common ankle sprain and a high ankle sprain? Why must athletes who sustain high ankle sprains stop playing sports for a longer period than those with common ankle sprains? The reason lies in the anatomy of the leg and ankle and the different ligaments injured in a high ankle sprain. The ankle joint is formed by three bones in the lower leg: the tibia shin bone , the fibula the bone next to and parallel to the tibia in the outer calf , and the talus a dome shaped bone in the foot below the tibia.
The bony prominences on the inside and outside of the ankle are called malleoli. The malleoli on the outside of the ankle are formed by the fibula. Ligaments connect bone to bone and help stabilize the ankle. Tendons connect muscle to bone and allow for movement and dynamic stabilization. Anatomy of the Ankle courtesy of the Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. The common ankle sprain ranges in severity and usually involves an injury to the anterior talofibular ligament ATFL.
Injury can also involve other tendons or ligaments and can range from a partial tear to a complete tear.
After an ankle sprain, athletes will often have swelling and bruising that may spread to the foot. It is important to be evaluated by a healthcare provider to ensure there is no fracture or more severe injury. It often takes 6 to 12 weeks for return to full sports participation after an ankle sprain.
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Prior to returning to sport, it is important for an athlete to have full range of motion and full strength in the injured ankle. Balance and coordination are equally important to prevent reinjury and a rehab program is beneficial to optimize full return to sport and prevent reinjury. During the early return to sport period it is often recommended that an athlete wear an ankle brace to help prevent reinjury.
A high ankle sprain syndesmotic ankle sprain involves different ligaments than in the common ankle sprain. These ligaments are located above the ankle joint and between the tibia and fibula. When you bear weight on the leg, the tibia and fibula experience high forces that spread them apart. The ligaments of the syndesmosis serve as shock absorbers, preventing the tibia and fibula from spreading too far apart.
When you run, and especially when you run and quickly change direction, these syndesmotic ligaments experience very high forces. This syndesmotic injury is most common in athletes who play high-impact running sports like football, soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Unfortunately, there is no high ankle sprain brace that has been shown to prevent these injuries. The best way to avoid this injury is continual performance training for strength, balance and performing a dynamic warmup that engages all the major muscle groups prior to practice and competition.
Adequate sleep and good nutrition are also important for performance and injury prevention.
High Ankle Sprain (Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain): What's the Difference vs. a Regular Sprain?
You will typically feel pain that radiates up your leg from the ankle. Pain is often worse with weightbearing or when pivoting on your foot. High ankle sprains do not typically cause a great degree of swelling or bruising. Your doctor will ask you what motion you were performing when your injury took place, assess your symptoms, and conduct a physical exam.
The exam may include a fibular compression test also sometimes called a "high ankle sprain test" or "syndesmosis squeeze test". For this test, your doctor will place hands on each side of your lower leg and squeeze the tibia and fibula together in a few different spots. If this causes pain that radiates down your leg, this suggests a high ankle sprain. However, additional tests for example, X-rays may also need to be conducted to be sure you do not have a fractured fibula or compartment syndrome.
High ankle sprains can be serious and have a long-term impact on pain and function.