Which of the following statements is true of a syndesmotic sprain?
A) It is the most common type of sprain.
B) It delays the return to functional activities for a shorter period of time than inversion sprains.
C) Its treatment requires a shorter period of immobilization than the treatment for medial sprains.
D) It is the easiest type of sprain to treat.
E) It is characterized by a loss of function in the ankle region.

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A syndesmotic sprain involves injury to the syndesmosis, the fibrous tissue connecting the tibia and fibula, and often results in significant loss of function in the ankle region due to the importance of this joint for weight-bearing and mobility.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Syndesmotic