Comprehensive Management of Ankle Sprains: Structure, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Strategies, and High-Risk Groups

Ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries in ankle sports. Due to the special characteristics of human body structure, lateral ankle ligament sprain is a common injury during exercise. The severity of ankle sprain is closely related to the degree of ligament damage and. This type of sprain can be classified as mild, moderate, and severe. Most of the ankle sprains are mild, but some severe patients need to fix their ankle joints for a long time to complete basic movements such as walking smoothly. Currently, surgery is needed to help them recover. However, the risk of surgery is still high today, so it is crucial for patients to take some conservative management strategies first, which include physical therapy and rehabilitation and show a promising outcome during previous experiments. This review elaborates on the structure of ankle joints, as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention methods of ankle sprains, aiming to discuss effective treatment plans, reduce the possibility of severe ankle joint injuries, and help people with corresponding problems recover.