Ankle injuries are commonly seen in various sports. The main aim of the present
review was to highlight the normal anatomy of the ankle, mechanism of injuries
related to sports, congenital abnormalities or anatomical variations related to
ankle injury and discuss its effective management. A review of literature was done
to determine the ankle injuries which occur as a result of various sports related
activities. We documented all sports which involved injury to the ankle joint. The
anatomy of various structures in the sole of foot and their involvement in injuries
were discussed at length. The anatomical knowledge of ankle injury may be
beneficial for future diagnosis and treatment purpose.