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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.
Scapholunate ligament injury. The scapholunate ligament is the most frequently injured ligament in the wrist, so is a common cause of wrist sprains. A significant injury can alter the way the small bones of the wrist interact, and this can lead to cartilage wear and osteoarthritis.