What injury happens when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear?

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  1. Ankle dislocation
  2. Ankle fracture
  3. Ankle sprain

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References

  1. AAOS OrthoInfo: Sprained Ankle orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/sprained-ankle Checked 2026-10-12.

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