What is Ankle Sprain?

An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligament in the ankle. The ligaments are structures that control excessive movement of the joint. When an ankle sprain happens, the ligament is stretched too far, and is either partially or completely torn.

What do patients take to treat Ankle Sprain and its symptoms?

Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments

Treatment name Efficacy Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
0
0
Compression Stockings/Socks
(Norma Tech Hose, Comprinet Pro, Jobst Compression Stockings)
0

These charts show data from Ankle Sprain patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Ankle Sprain at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
74% Females
26% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 11
20-29 yrs 6
30-39 yrs 6
40-49 yrs 2
50-59 yrs 1
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 30
Not Officially Diagnosed 7

These charts show data from Ankle Sprain patients who have completed their condition history