The ligament most commonly torn by ankle sprains is called the anterior talo-fibular ligament, or ATFL for short, and usually results in difficulty in walking due to pain and swelling. Thus, patients may often need crutches to get around. The pain and swelling can last for as long as three days. ... Views: 432
According to the 2006 National Health Interview Survey, some 30% of adults experience joint pain. Of those responding to the survey, 18% reported knee pain, followed by 9% reporting pain in the shoulders, 7% in the fingers, and 7% in the hips. There are several causes for joint pain such as ... Views: 584