Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a ...

If you’ve recently hurt your ankle, you may be concerned that you have a sprained or broken ankle. Distinguishing between them can be difficult and an accurate diagnosis often requires an X-ray or ...

For a mild ankle sprain, apply an ice pack to the area every few hours. Wear a compression bandage to reduce swelling and immobilize the ankle. Rest for a few days, then start doing some light ...

After spraining his right ankle in Thursday’s game, Knicks guard Josh Hart didn’t travel with the team on a three-game road ...

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

A sprained toe can happen for many reasons and affect people of all ages. Sprained toes are often tender and painful. However, it is still possible to move them. The toes contain joints that enable a ...

An unexpected misstep, an awkward landing, or a sudden twist – these seemingly innocuous incidents can often lead to a common injury: a sprained foot. Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, ...

A sprained finger occurs when the ligaments that connect and support the bones and joints of the finger are damaged. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and a finger that is difficult to move. For ...

What Causes a Sprained Wrist? A sprained wrist is a common injury for athletes and nonathletes alike. All it takes is a momentary loss of balance. If you slip, you instinctively use your hand to break ...

DALLAS -- Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving missed Wednesday night's 132-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained right thumb. Irving, who was downgraded from questionable to being ruled out ...