Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the difference between an ankle sprain and an ankle twist?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
About the same: A twist is considered to be a mild strain where a sprain is more severe
Answered 7/18/2016
3.1k views
Thank
TWIST=SPRAIN: Twisting an ankle sometimes denotes something minor; you still might incur a Grade I sprain. I think a twist is a sprain, however minor.
Answered 7/22/2016
1.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What's the difference between a torn ankle ligament and a sprained ankle?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there a way to tell the difference between an ankle sprain or break without an x-ray?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What is the difference between an ankle sprain and fracture?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are the physiological differences between 2nd and 3rd degree ankle sprains?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How to tell the difference between a muscle tear and a sprain with regards to your ankle?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How do you tell the difference between a sprained or twisted ankle?
Broken ankle or just a sprain, what's the difference?
What is the difference between an ankle fracture and an ankle sprained?
Is my ankle broken or just sprained? How do I tell the difference?
What is the difference between a sprained ankle and tendonitis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
