A 46-year-old female reports pain in both of her ankles, but she is more concerned about her right ankle. She was playing soccer
over the weekend and heard a "pop." She is able to bear weight, but it is uncomfortable. In determining the cause of the ankle pain, based on your knowledge of anatomy, what foot structures are likely involved?
Since she is not in big pain and is able to walk, but uncomfortable feeling is present, it is a good sign. It means she didn’t break neither one of her ankles, but is most likely to have a severe sprain or maybe a minor fracture. Sprain occurs when ligaments stretch beyond their possibility. The pain varies from mild to severe, depending on the damage that has been caused. When it comes to fractures, they can also be mild and severe.
