Sprained ankles and broken ankles can both cause considerable pain and affect walking, but they are different injuries. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments—tough cords that support the ...

A sprained ankle occurs when a person stretches or tears the ligaments in the ankle. An ankle fracture occurs when someone breaks one or more of the bones in their ankle. A sprained ankle may cause ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...