Dallas & Frisco Ankle Sprain Specialist
While low ankle sprains represent 90% of all ligament injuries to the ankle, the more rare, high ankle sprain, requires special care. Our renowned sports physicians and Dallas orthopedic surgeons treat these ankle injuries regularly. If you’ve recently suffered an ankle injury, we recommend getting your ankle checked to ensure you aren’t at risk for a high ankle sprain, as well. Some individuals experience ankle pain after running, which could be indicative of an ankle sprain.
Ankle Anatomy
The syndesmosis is the ligament that connects the tibia and the fibula, which are the two bones that make up the lower leg. The tibia is more commonly known as the shin bone, and it supports most of the body’s weight. The fibula is smaller and located on the outside of the leg.
These bones work together to stabilize the ankle joint, and they themselves are stabilized by the syndesmosis ligament. Injuries to the syndesmosis ligament could cause the ankle to become unstable.
