By Kim Radcliffe, Senior Vice President, Product Management, EnlyteFoot and ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal conditions in workers’ compensation, making up 10-15% of all claims. Common Ankle and Foot InjuriesSprains (ligament damage) and strains (muscle or tendon damage) represent the most frequent foot and ankle injuries, accounting for 50-60% of workers’ compensation claims, with about 85% of ankle injuries being lateral sprains. Severity varies and is usually determined by a clinical examination that does not require imaging unless it’s particularly complex. Crush injuries are another common workplace injury, particularly in industries such as construction, manufacturing and transportation and can have significant implications. When Recovery Gets ComplicatedMost injuries heal as expected, but complex cases such as crush injuries, high-impact fractures, or those involving the talus bone need a multidisciplinary approach.