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Ankle pain is most commonly caused by a sprain. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments connecting the ankle bones. Treatment of sprains includes using crutches, applying ice to the ankle, elevating the foot, using compression bandages, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers.
Ankle pain is most commonly caused by an ankle sprain, but there can be numerous other causes for the pain. In most cases, there has been an injury to the bones, ligaments, or tendons within the ankle. Knowing the cause of the ankle pain makes proper treatment possible.