SPORTS INJURIES
- Ankle Sprains : An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle.
- Chronic Ankle Instability : Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring “giving way” of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle.
This information has been prepared by the Consumer Education Committee of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a professional society of 5,700 podiatric foot and ankle surgeons.Members of the College are Doctors of Podiatric Medicine who have received additional training through surgical residency programs. The mission of the College is to promote superior care of foot and ankle surgical patients through education, research and the promotion of the highest professional standards. Copyright © 2004, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons . www.acfas.org