Sprained Ankle-OrthoInfo - AAOS

Grades of Ankle Sprains After the examination, your doctor will determine the grade of your sprain to help develop a treatment plan. Sprains are graded based on how much damage has occurred to the ligaments. Grade 1 Sprain (Mild) Slight stretching and microscopic tearing of the ligament fibers Mild tenderness and swelling around the ankle ................
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