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An injury to the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is the most common type of lateral ankle sprain. The ATFL connects the talus (ankle bone) to the fibula. Anterior talofibular ligament sprain symptoms include pain or soreness, swelling, difficulty walking, bruising, and stiffness in the joint.
Medial Elbow Ligament Sprain. Injury to the ligament on the inside of the elbow results in a sudden onset of elbow pain with local swelling and tenderness when pressing in on the inside of the elbow. Overuse can also be a cause such as in throwing sports.edial Elbow Ligament Sprain. Injury to the ligament on the inside of the elbow results in a sudden onset of elbow pain with local swelling and tenderness when pressing in on the inside of the elbow. Overuse can also be a cause such as in throwing sports.