You may have heard someone say they had a "high" ankle sprain and wondered how it differs from the ordinary kind. The difference is which ligaments are involved.
Cleveland Clinic defines it this way: a high ankle sprain is when you tear or damage the high ankle ligaments that connect the tibia to the fibula.
What you can do without special skills
Reading up costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Cleveland Clinic has a page on high ankle sprains, their symptoms, causes and treatment, and a broader one on the sprained ankle and its recovery time. MedlinePlus also collects information on strains and sprains. Comparing what you read with what you feel is a free first step that you can repeat as often as you like.
When to ask a professional
Reading cannot tell you which ligaments are hurt. If you suspect a high ankle sprain, ask a foot and ankle professional to examine it. For readers in Wood Dale, that visit is the sensible next move after a twist that still hurts.
Encouragement for a first sprain
A first injury raises a lot of questions at once. Knowing the name of what you may be dealing with, and who to ask next, puts you ahead of where you were an hour ago.