Definition A sprain (distortion) of the foot refers to an overstretching of the ligaments of the foot or the joint capsule of the ankle joints. The ligaments of the foot represent connections between the bones of the foot and those of the lower leg. Just like the joint capsule, they stabilize and secure the ankle … Sprained foot
Symptoms Immediately after a trauma that has led to a sprain in the foot, pain usually occurs. Although this is triggered particularly by movement of the foot and when stepping on the floor, it often persists even when at rest. Usually, within minutes after the sprain, a swelling occurs due to an injury to surrounding … Symptoms | Sprained foot
Therapy A sprained foot heals by itself. However, this process can be decisively supported and the healing time can be shortened. An important guideline for the initial treatment of a sprained ankle is the so-called PECH rule (P=Pause; E=Ice; C=Compression; H=High). Immediate cessation of the load on the foot immediately after the trauma is crucial … Therapy | Sprained foot
Prognosis In the case of a simple sprain without accompanying injuries such as fractures, the prognosis is very good and healing of the stretched ligaments usually takes only one to two weeks. However, the period of time until the foot is fully able to bear weight is considerably longer, since after healing has taken place, … Prognosis | Sprained foot
General A fracture of the ankle joint usually affects the upper part of the joint, also called the upper ankle joint. The upper ankle joint is the connection between the bones of the lower leg and the foot. Fractures affecting the ankle joint are a very common injury. The ankle is the third most common … Ankle fracture
Causes The causes that can lead to an ankle fracture are numerous. By far the most common cause of these fractures is the twisting of the foot. Ankle fractures are particularly common in running-intensive sports and skiing. However, fractures of the ankle joint can also occur when falling on the foot and simultaneously twisting it, … Causes | Ankle fracture
Healing/Duration As a rule, ankle fractures heal completely after some time and stress on the foot is possible without restriction. However, since bones heal quite slowly, the period until complete healing can be relatively long. With conservative therapy, the joint must be fixed and no load must be placed on the foot. This is usually … Healing/Duration | Ankle fracture
What are the symptoms of a torn ligament Almost every sports injury, provided it is a closed injury to the musculoskeletal system, is accompanied by symptoms of bleeding into the affected tissue. This results in a haematoma (bruise). During sports, it is often not possible to carry out a more detailed examination directly on the … Symptoms of a torn ligament
Synonyms OSG, Articulatio talocruralis Definition The upper ankle joint is one of two ankle joints that allow movement between the lower leg and foot. It is an optimal combination of the two. It forms a functional unit with the lower ankle joint. Stability and Mobility. Ankle joints in general Strictly speaking, the ankle joint consists … The upper ankle joint
Function upper ankle joint The upper ankle joint is a pure hinge joint, so there is only one axis of motion with two possible movements: Starting from the neutral-zero position of the joint (i.e. the foot resting flat on the ground), dorsal extension up to a maximum of 30 degrees and plantar flexion up to … Function upper ankle joint | The upper ankle joint
The external ligamentous apparatus consists of three different parts of ligament that connect the tip of the external ankle with the calcaneus and talus. For the detailed structure of the foot, please also see our page on the foot. The outer ligaments (torn ligaments of the ankle) are most frequently torn in young adults. Elderly … Torn ligament at the ankle
Symptoms of a torn ligament The classic leading symptom of a torn ligament is pain. The intensity of the pain is very variable. So slight pain does not necessarily have to be dismissed with a strain. Sometimes pure ligament strains are more painful than an actual torn ligament. Therefore it is difficult for the patient … Symptoms of a torn ligament | Torn ligament
