sprained ankle

Each year, over 1 million people will visit an emergency room to seek treatment for an ankle injury. While ankle sprains account for about 10 percent of those injuries, many more sprains and strains often go untreated. This can result in recurring ankle injuries and even chronic pain. Whether you twisted an ankle while playing sports or after a misstep on an uneven surface, it is important to know when the right time is to seek treatment. But how do you know if a sprain will go away on its own or if the injury is more severe? Three Degrees…