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 |
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| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
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Compression Stockings/Socks
(Norma Tech Hose, Comprinet Pro, Jobst Compression Stockings)
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0 |
These charts show data from Ankle Sprain patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Ankle Sprain at PatientsLikeMe?
- 73 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 15 say Ankle Sprain is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 74% | Females |
|---|---|
| 26% | Males |
| 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 | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 30 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 7 |
These charts show data from Ankle Sprain patients who have completed their condition history