Recommended Web Sites

Ankle Sprains and Treatments- Beautifully illustrated site from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Broken Bones, Sprains and Strains from Kidshealth - Information for parents to help them determine if they have a break, sprain or strain, when to see the doctor, and how to treat injuries that can be treated at home.

MedlinePlus: Sprains and Strains - Excellent links from the National Library of Medicine to information about these common injuries.

Sprains and Strains: What's the Difference? - The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons answers that question.

Strains and Sprains are a Pain - Great article for kids on how strains and sprains happen and how they should be treated.

What to do When Your Back is in Pain - Great, chatty article by the Food and Drug Administration about how to care for your back.

Your Orthopedic Connection - Members of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons have produced fact sheets about strains, sprains and fractures; select the part of the body you wish to investigate.