A foot or ankle sprain is a soft tissue injury. Most often, a sprain occurs when an injury pulls, stretches, or tears the ligaments that connect bone to bone. A fracture is actually a break in the bone. Many breaks and sprains occur during sports. Tripping or stumbling on uneven ground is another common cause of foot and ankle sprains and fractures. Symptoms of a sprained or broken foot or ankle include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking on the affected foot or ankle.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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We provide comprehensive orthopedic care for acute and chronic conditions to help you get back to the activities you love.
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BMC’s Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic provides care specifically tailored to children with sports-related injuries. As one of the few pediatric sports medicine programs in Boston…
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BMC’s sports medicine experts have extensive expertise in both knee and shoulder care. We’ll work diligently to get you back to all the activities that you love, starting with con…