A Twisted Ankle Isn’t Just a Simple Sprain

A sprained ankle is one of the most common joint injuries, prompting many people to consider it “just a sprain” and not treat it with the respect it deserves. The too-common consequence of this neglect is a lasting weakness, an unstable joint and repeated sprains.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/health/28brod.html?nl=health&emc=healthupdateemb3&pagewanted=print

Twisted Ankle, Just a Sprain?

Twisted Ankle, Just a Sprain? NYT’s Jane Brody points out how trivial we treat sprains and what a mistake that may be.

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