Sprain...

An ankle sprain is an injury caused by tearing of the fibers of one of the ligaments of the ankle.

Symptoms typically include:

• Pain in the ankle

• Swelling around the injury site

• Discoloration, bruising or redness of the ankle

• Inability to walk or put weight on the ankle

• Ankle stiffness

Arthritis...

Arthritis is characterized by pain and inflammation within a joint of the foot or ankle, which typically worsens with advancing age.

Symptoms typically include:

• Pain in one of the joints of the foot or ankle

• Ankle or foot tenderness

• Stiffness in the ankle

• Difficulty walking

Tendonitis...

Tendonitis occurs when tendons are inflamed, strained or torn.

Symptoms typically include:

• Sporadic pain, especially on the outside of the ankle

• Inability to walk or put weight on the ankle

• Weakness or instability of the ankle

• Increase in the height of the foot's arch

• Ankle area feels warm to the touch

Fracture...

A fracture is a break in one or more bones in the ankle or foot.

Symptoms typically include:

• Localized pain in the ankle or foot

• Swelling on or around the injury site

• Discoloration, redness or swelling of the ankle or foot

• Inability to walk or put weight on the ankle or foot

• Tenderness to the touch in the injured area

• Ankle may look deformed or out of place