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Chronic Ankle Pain
Health Encyclopedia: Ankle Pain
Ankle pain involves any discomfort in one or both ankles.
Alternative Names
Pain - ankle
Considerations
Ankle pain is often due to an ankle sprain. A sprain is an injury toligaments, whichconnect bones to one another. In most cases of ankle sprain, the ankle is twisted inward, causing tiny tears in the ligaments. This makes the ankle somewhat unstable. The tearing leads to swelling and bruising, making it difficult to bear weight on the joint.
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Health Guide
Foot Pain: References
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