Dislocation, Sprain and Strain of the Joints and Ligaments of Upper Ankle and Foot: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Luxation, Sprain, Strain of the Ankle and Foot:

  • Pain
  • Restriction of movement; appearance painful to impossible
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Formation of a hematoma (bruise)
    • A striated hematoma on the edge of the foot about 24 hours after trauma is indicative of complete ligament rupture.
  • Instability? (due totraumatic (accident) caused capsular ligament insufficiency / capsular ligament weakness).
  • Functional limitations

Classification of an external ligament lesion using clinical features.

Grade Ligament lesion Clinical features
Swelling Pain Instability Functional limitations
I Elongation little little none none
II Partial rupture Moderate moderate moderate moderate
III Complete rupture Strong strong strong strong