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Ankle Injury

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Ankle Injury Types

Types of ankle injuries include:

Ankle contusion:

Bruised ankle

Ankle sprain:

Stretching or tearing of the ligaments that support the ankle joint

Ankle fracture:

A break in one of the bones that make up the ankle joint

Ankle dislocation:

The bones of the ankle joint are pulled out of position

Ankle laceration:

Cut to the skin over the ankle

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Last Updated: Aug 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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