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What are the most common types of sprained ankle injuries?
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The most common types of sprained ankle injuries include lateral ligament tears, medial collateral ligament (MCL) tears, and syndesmotic ankle injuries. Lateral ligaments are the main stabilizing structures of the ankle joint. Medial ligaments help to prevent excessive pronation. Syndesmotic ankle injuries occur when the tibia and fibula bones become separated due to a sprain or tear in the deltoid ligaments.