https://www.orthobullets.com/foot-and-ankle/7029/high-ankle-sprain-and-syndesmosis-injury
Images. summary. High Ankle Sprain & Syndesmosis Injuries are traumatic injuries that affect the distal tibiofibular ligaments and most commonly occur due to sudden external rotation of the ankle. Diagnosis is suspected clinically with tenderness over the syndesmosis which worsens with squeezing of the tibia and fibula together at the midcalf.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22249-high-ankle-sprains
A high ankle sprain is when you tear or damage the high ankle ligaments that connect the tibia to the fibula. These ligaments are known as syndesmosis, even though that word refers to the joint itself. You might hear your high ankle sprain called a syndesmotic injury. Our ankles connect the leg bones to the foot bones.

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/syndesmotic-ankle-injury-high-ankle-sprain
INTRODUCTION. A syndesmotic ankle sprain is an injury to one or more of the ligaments comprising the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis; it is often referred to as a "high ankle sprain." Compared with the more common lateral ankle sprain, the high ankle sprain causes pain more proximally, just above the ankle joint, and is associated more often

https://www.sportsmd.com/sports-injuries/foot-ankle-injuries/high-ankle-sprain-syndesmotic-sprain/
A syndesmotic sprain or high ankle sprain is an injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis with possible disruption of the distal tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane. Syndesmosis ruptures are also associated with specific types of ankle fractures. Distal fibula fractures are associated with syndesmosis ruptures 50% of the time

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Syndesmotic_Ankle_Sprains
Definition/Description. A syndesmotic, or 'high' ankle sprain is one that involves the ligaments binding the distal tibia and fibula at the Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis. Injuries can occur with any ankle motion, but the most common motions are extreme external rotation or dorsiflexion of the Talus.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3438867/
The rehabilitation guidelines discussed may assist clinicians in managing syndesmotic ankle sprains. Keywords: syndesmosis ankle sprain, distal tibiofibular sprain, syndesmosis instability, ankle rehabilitation. Syndesmotic ankle sprains (high ankle sprains) are a challenging lower extremity injury for athletes and sports health clinicians.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8246108/
Ankle instability is a clinical condition closely related with the traumatic event commonly known as ankle sprain, usually a supination trauma. This event is extremely frequent, being one of the top causes of Emergency Room visits and frequently related to sports. In most cases, the ankle sprain is a benign situation that heals completely after

https://www.footcaremd.org/conditions-treatments/ankle/high-ankle-sprain
A high ankle sprain occurs from a twisting or rotational injury. They are common in sports, especially impact sports. An external rotation mechanism most commonly causes these tears, when the foot is turned towards the outside with respect to the leg. A high ankle sprain also can occur if the ankle is broken.

https://www.orthobullets.com/video/view?id=104323
Look at the disruption of the interosseous membrane and the syndesmosis. You do this by looking at the ankle and get an x-ray. You also suspect syndesmotic injury with sports injuries where there is a positive squeeze test (high ankle sprain). 20% of syndesmotic injuries of the ankle can be undetected on clinical examination.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/high-ankle-sprain-2549853
A high ankle sprain is an injury to the syndesmotic ligament complex that connects and stabilizes the bones of the lower leg, the tibia (shin bone) and fibula. Syndesmotic injuries occur when the ankle is forcefully twisted outward (an external rotation injury) or when the leg twists inward while the foot is planted.

https://www.luriechildrens.org/globalassets/media/pages/specialties--conditions/conditions/high-ankle-sprain-syndesmosis-sprain/high-ankle-sprain.pdf
ankle joint. There are five ligaments that connect the tibia to the fibula, and together these are called the syndesmosis. Compared to lateral ankle sprains which affect the lower part of the ankle joint, high ankle sprains are much less common and take longer to heal. A grade I sprain to the syndesmosis is the mildest form of injury and

https://www.healthline.com/health/syndesmosis
Syndesmosis injuries aren't very common, unless you're an athlete. While syndesmosis injuries make up only about 1 to 18 percent of all ankle sprains, incidence among athletes is 12 to 32 percent.

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Ankle_Syndesmosis_Injuries
High ankle sprains or syndesmotic ankle sprains are less common than other ankle pathologies. Athletes may experience it more frequently after forced external rotation and dorsiflexion of the foot. Injuries to the bones and ligaments of the ankle are associated with ankle syndesmosis injury. While surgical intervention is rarely indicated in the absence of fracture, conservative physiotherapy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_ankle_sprain
A high ankle sprain, also known as a syndesmotic ankle sprain (SAS), is a sprain of the syndesmotic ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula in the lower leg, thereby creating a mortise and tenon joint for the ankle. High ankle sprains are described as high because they are located above the ankle. They comprise approximately 15% of all ankle sprains.

https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/high-ankle-sprain-syndesmosis-sprain/
A high ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments that connect the tibia and fibula (the lower leg bones) just above the ankle joint. There are five ligaments that connect the tibia to the fibula, and together these are called the syndesmosis. Compared to lateral ankle sprains which affect the lower part of the ankle joint, high ankle sprains

https://www.healthline.com/health/high-ankle-sprain
Ice. First, your doctor may advise you to ice your ankle every few hours for about 20 minutes at a time. Compression. Wrapping your leg with a light compression bandage and elevating it, in

https://sportsmedicine.mayoclinic.org/condition/ankle-sprain/
480-574-2900. Tempe, AZ (Rockford Dr.) 480-342-6800. Jacksonville, FL. 904-953-0305. Mayo Clinic is rated a top hospital for ankle sprain and is home to ankle and foot doctors with expertise in diagnosing and treating sports and recreational injuries.

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/what-to-know-about-a-high-ankle-sprain
High ankle sprains take a little longer to heal than low ankle sprains, usually 6 to 8 weeks. Your doctor may recommend that you avoid strenuous activities for a longer period, though. Your doctor

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sprained-ankle/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353231
Self-care. For self-care of an ankle sprain, use the R.I.C.E. approach for the first two or three days: Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort. Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake.

https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/injuries-and-poisoning/sprains-and-other-soft-tissue-injuries/ankle-sprains
Very severe ankle sprains may fracture the cartilage at the ends of the bones in the ankle joint. This injury can result in long-term pain, swelling, and occasionally problems walking. The joint may catch (stick) or give way (involuntarily buckle). Sometimes arthritis develops in the ankle at a young age.

https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/ankle-sprain
Sprained ankle vs. broken ankle. While a sprained ankle involves torn or stretched ligaments, a broken ankle means that at least one of the bones in your ankle is broken. Symptoms of a sprain and

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/sprained-ankle
Instability of the ankle, or feeling that your ankle is giving out. Symptoms of a severe sprain are similar to those of a broken bone and require prompt medical evaluation. Bruising and swelling are common signs of a sprained ankle. Symptom severity varies depending on the degree of injury to the ligaments.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sprained-ankle/symptoms-causes/syc-20353225
A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together. Ligaments help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments are forced beyond their normal