Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a ...

You’ve injured your ankle and can’t put your weight on it. It hurts and is tender to the touch, bruised, and swollen. It could be a sprain, or it might be broken. The symptoms of an ankle sprain are a ...

Overall, opioids were found to have accounted for the majority of medications used in the ED and prescribed at discharge. The majority of patients who present to the emergency department (ED) for ...

A new research report shows an increase in patients being prescribed opioids after experiencing an ankle sprain. The authors urge fellow physicians to be aware of the current treatment guidelines.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence left Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals after suffering an apparent ankle injury. While more testing expected today, it's unknown how ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Ankle sprains account for 25% of all sports-related injuries. Over a million people head to the emergency room for a sprained ankle each year. Hartford Healthcare wants to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Jennifer J. Beck, MD, and colleagues surveyed 1,400 members of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - While ankle sprain injuries are common, a new report from Michigan Medicine suggests that the rate of opioids prescribed to those patients have become uncommonly high. "The opioid ...