Sprained and broken ankles are both painful and generally occur after similar types of injuries. Telling the difference between a sprained and broken ankle is not always easy, especially when a sprain is severe.

Running causes repeated stress to be placed on the bones and tissues in your feet and legs. Over time, injuries such as stress fractures can result. As a tiny break in a bone, stress fractures are painful but do not always cause disability or immobility.

Athletic teens, the elderly and people with osteoporosis are all at increased risk for pelvic fractures, which often occur as a result of a fall, motor vehicle accident or other impact force.

Finger sprains rank as one of the most common injuries encountered by someone playing basketball, typically resulting when the basketball hits one of the player's fingers the wrong way.

A broken wrist is a common injury. According to a study published in 2014 by "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care," up to 20 percent of bone fractures treated in the emergency department affect the radius -- a large bone in the wrist.

A joint is the connection between two bones. The skeletal system is made of different types of joints, including fibrous, cartilagenous and synovial. A ligament holds fibrous joints together. Cartilage joints are bones held together with a connection of cartilage. A synovial capsule surrounds the synovial joints.

Wrist fractures are common injuries affecting people of all ages. These injuries often occur from a fall on an outstretched arm or sports-related accident. Wrist fractures are sometimes obvious -- but not always. Common signs and symptoms to look for include swelling, joint deformity and pain.

Broken bones affect your ability to perform daily activities, typically requiring 4 to 6 weeks of immobilization as they heal. A broken ankle can be particularly frustrating because it also affects your ability to walk.

Stress fractures are small cracks in bones caused by overuse. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or AAOS, stress fractures are one of the most common injuries in sports and are caused by overuse of muscles that are too tired to absorb more shock.

Your calcaneus bone forms the heel at the rear of your foot and provides an attachment point for your Achilles tendon. Fractures in this bone come in several forms and can seriously degrade your ability to walk and perform everyday tasks.

Metatarsal fractures -- injuries to the long bones in your foot -- can occur from direct trauma or overuse. Stress fractures in the metatarsals commonly occur from activities such as long-distance running and ballet dancing.

Broken toes are common injuries for soccer players, who consistently put excessive strain on their feet. Although fractured toes usually heal well, they must be treated properly. If done so, soccer players can usually return to play within two to six weeks.