Steven Kent

Jan 4, 20221 min

Which Ligaments Are Injured in a High Ankle Sprain?

High ankle sprains are otherwise known as syndesmosis injuries. They account for up to 15% of all ankle sprain presentations, but in some cases can lead to long-term ankle problems. Here we explain the different ligaments involved in a high ankle sprain, as opposed to the ligaments involved in the more common low ankle sprain.

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