Ligament Tears
Ligament tears, also known as sprains or strains, occur when the fibrous bands of tissue connecting bones in a joint are stretched or torn. They commonly result from sudden trauma, overuse, or repetitive stress, leading to pain, swelling, instability, and impaired joint function.
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Loose ankles? We’re often told that after an ankle sprain, we should just let it heal. Even after they heal, is the laxity caused by these stretched out ligaments causing more problems? What effects do loose ankles have in athletes? A recent study sought to answer this question by looking at 86 volunteers at a military academy…read more
Does Ankle Ligament Surgery Fix the Ankle?
A doctor discusses why surgery to repair an injured or damaged ankle ligament may not leave the foot and ankle with normal ankle motions. 
