Ankle Dislocation

Ankle Dislocation Definition:

In the majority of ankle dislocations you will also have secondary injuries such as ligament sprains and possibly fractures. It is more comment to see ligament sprains with ankle dislocations and this is because ligaments are what hold bones together in joints, so in order to dislocate a bone you have to stretch and in some cases rupture or tear those ligaments.
Ankle Dislocation

Ankle Dislocation Affected Body Parts:

  • Talus bone of the ankle
  • Tibia
  • Fibula
  • Ligaments of the ankle
  • soft tissues such as blood vessels, nerves, muscle

Ankle Dislocation Signs & Symptoms:

Ankle Dislocation Risk Factors:

  • previous injury in the area of the ankle such as previous ligament sprain
  • very forceful muscle contractions
  • running or jumping sports
  • contact sports such as hockey or football etc
  • lack of muscle conditioning in lower leg muscles

Ankle Dislocation Prevention:

  • properly strengthen and condition the muscles of the lower leg
  • warm up properly before any physical activity
  • protect the ankle in contact sports with the proper protective equipment
  • seek proper medical advice if have had ankle sprain or dislocations in the past, as these previous ankle injuries put you at greater risk for ankle dislocation.

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