Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD A sprained ankle occurs when the ankle's ligaments—the tissues that connect the ...

A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments ...

you can expect symptoms to last for 10 to 12 weeks as the ligament heals. Once you’ve sprained your ankle, it’s more susceptible to future injury. An ankle sleeve or lace-up brace can provide ...