This is an unfortunately common injury and it usually affects the structures on the outside of the ankle.

The injury can vary in severity from a mild sprain which does not cause too many problems to a much more severe situation where an individual may be unable to put weight on the foot for some days.

Immediate treatment should follow the "PRICE" protocol:-

Later treatment should deal with regaining full mobility in the joint, good strength in the surrounding muscles and re-education of balance on the affected leg.