A sprained ankle occurs ... on the grade of sprain, but treatment generally involves at-home care. For Grade 1 sprains, light stretching can be helpful in recovery. For Grade 2 sprains, you ...

A more extensive high ankle injury (grade 2 or 3) may require surgical intervention ... They should be compliant with stretching or other exercises prescribed to keep the ankle strong and stable.

Thybulle underwent an MRI to confirm a grade 2 sprain of the right ankle. He is expected to miss three to six weeks. The Blazers face the Pacers tomorrow in Indiana at 4pm Pacific.