Once again, the ankle! What a problem! It is common knowledge how important and delicate our ankles are. We have all suffered from a sprain, usually from stepping on unstable surfaces, and if you don’t believe it, try asking friends and family if it has ever happened to them. Most likely, they will say yes, especially if they are athletes.
We know the importance and delicacy but not the “why.”
The ankle is the joint where the foot and leg meet, formed by three bones: the fibula, tibia (from the leg), and the talus (from the foot). The tibia and fibula form a kind of dome at the bottom, where the talus fits in. These bones are supported by a set of ligaments, muscles, and tendons that provide stability and allow movement, which is why we are able to stand and walk. They are generally the most affected areas by injuries.
A trivial accident like a fall at home or excessive use due to physical activity can cause an ankle injury, as it is a joint prone to sudden direction changes. And we don’t always coordinate our brain and body properly.
Athletes are particularly affected by injuries in this area. In sports like football, basketball, volleyball, or athletics (for sprinters, for example), ankle pain and trauma are very common. In fact, ankles account for 15% to 20% of sports injuries, and it is estimated that 73% of these cases can recur in the next three years.
The most common injuries are sprains and fractures, but they are not the only ones.
A sprain occurs when the ankle is bent, twisted, or turned in an unnatural way, causing abnormal stretching of the ligaments, which can tear them, with the external lateral ligaments being the most affected. Sprains are divided into several grades:
An ankle fracture, on the other hand, is a bone injury caused by a strong impact, such as car accidents or sudden falls, and depending on the severity, it may require surgery.
Other ankle injuries include tendonitis, caused by excessive use of the joint, typically occurring in athletes. Dislocations occur when the bones that form the joint are separated, often caused by direct trauma (blows, falls, etc.) and forced movements.
The treatment for each injury depends entirely on its severity, but generally, using an ankle brace during rehabilitation is mandatory.
Why the ankle brace?
The ankle brace is wrapped around the ankle to immobilize it, which is crucial for rehabilitating the affected joint, preventing it from being overstrained. It also provides warmth and compression to the bones, aiding in gradual pain relief. They are typically made of semi-rigid woven materials like nylon, neoprene, or latex, and are fastened with velcro to limit ankle movement.
Ankle braces are recommended for trauma without fractures, post-surgery synovitis, degenerative osteoarthritis, sprains, and inflammation, among others.
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