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will call you back within one business day. The ankle is one of
the most common places in the body for a sprain. Landing wrong
on your foot can cause the ankle to roll to the side. This can
stretch or tear ligaments. Ankle sprains can occur at any time,
such as when you step off a curb or play sports. Once you’ve had
an ankle sprain, you may be more likely to sprain that ankle
again. Your ankle joint is where the bones in your leg and foot
meet. Strong bands of tissue called ligaments connect these
bones. Tendons cross the ankle and connect muscles in the lower
leg to the foot. The ligaments and tendons help keep the ankle
joint stable when you move. If you twist or turn your ankle, the
ligaments can stretch or tear. This is called a sprain. A sprain
can be mild, moderate, or severe. This depends on how badly the
ligaments are damaged. Your symptoms depend on how badly the
ligaments are damaged. You may have little pain and swelling if
the ligament