Ankle fractures and sprains: Difference between revisions

Created page with "<section begin="traumatology" />Ankle injuries are one of the most common causes of presentation to primary care and emergency departments. They may be purely ligamentous ('''ankle sprain''') or involve bone ('''ankle fractures'''). Ankle sprains are more common and less serious than ankle fractures. A syndesmotic sprain is one in which syndesmotic structures (which are critical to ankle stability) are injured. Most ankle fractures affect one or both malleoli. A pilon..."