This is what makes a high ankle sprain different from more common ankle sprains and why recovery takes longer.

High ankle sprains are an uncommon type of ankle sprain. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

There are several ways an athlete can suffer a high ankle sprain, but perhaps the most common is when the foot is forced into eversion (where the foot/toes are rotated outward relative to the ...

An ankle sprain is less commonly caused by an eversion injury, where the foot turns outward and tears the deltoid ligament (the main stabilizer of the ankle joint) on the inside of the ankle.

A mild ankle sprain can clear up anywhere between a couple of days to a week, Ishibashi says, while severe ankle sprains can take a few months to completely heal.

Patrick Mahomes was forced off with an ankle injury during the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and the extent of the issue has now been confirmed.

Patrick Mahomes #chiefs Right ankle gets caught, eversion mechanism which can cause a high ankle or medial ankle sprain.

An inward ankle roll is called an eversion sprain. This type of injury affects the ligaments and tendons along the inner part of the ankle. These tendons also help support the arch of the foot.

A grade one high ankle sprain can take 1-3 weeks, a grade two 3-6 weeks and a grade three or higher high ankle sprain can last several months.

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