Sprain Recovery: Ankle, Knee, and Wrist Management

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Medicines for Sprained Ankle

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jacques Courseault

A sprained ankle is a common injury that 25,000 people experience each day, states the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments that hold the ankle bones together are stretched or torn. This injury causes pain and inflammation to develop in the ankle.