Ankle dislocations occur when significant force applied to the joint results in loss of opposition of the articular surfaces. Because of the large amount of force required and the inherent stability of the tibiotalar joint, dislocation of the ankle joint is rarely seen without an associated fracture. . Dislocations of the ankle are, by definition, unstable due to accompanying disruption of the lateral or medial ligaments or the tibiofibular syndesmosis. These require an immediate orthopedic or podiatric consultation for surgical intervention that may involve the internal or external fixation of any associated fractures and repair of capsular or ligamentous tears. . . TAG a friend who ever had a sprained ankle! FOLLOW us @medicalpedia