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Ankle sprains can range from mild to severe and are most common in physically active individuals and those who participate in high-impact sports like running due to awkward landings or sudden directional changes. While x-rays can help diagnose sprains, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs may relieve mild to moderate pain, and surgery may be needed for persistent pain or if osteoarthritis develops from repeated sprains. With proper treatment and rehabilitation, most people regain full ankle strength and mobility.
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A sprained ankle is an injury caused by rolling or twisting the ankle beyond its normal range of motion. It can occur during sports or other activities that involve sudden ankle inversion or twisting. There are three grades of ankle sprains ranging from mild ligament stretching to a complete ligament tear. Treatment involves RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) along with rehabilitation exercises to restore flexibility, strength and prevent future injuries. Surgery may be needed for severe Grade 3 sprains involving ligament reconstruction.
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- Ankle sprains are the most common type of ankle injury, with lateral ankle sprains making up 80-85% of cases. Inversion injuries are most common.
- Chronic ankle instability affects 20-40% of patients with a previous ankle sprain. The ATFL ligament is most frequently injured.
- Ankle sprains are classified as low (lateral or medial) or high (syndesmotic). A lateral sprain typically injures the ATFL ligament.
- Conservative treatment involves RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) and rehabilitation. Surgical reconstruction may be needed for grade III injuries or recurrent instability.
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28,000 ankle sprains occur daily in the US (Kaminski 2013)
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A sprained ankle can happen to athletes and non-athletes,
children and adults.
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- Ankle sprains are the most common type of ankle injury, with lateral ankle sprains making up 80-85% of cases. Inversion injuries are most common.
- Chronic ankle instability affects 20-40% of patients with a previous ankle sprain. The ATFL ligament is most frequently injured.
- Ankle sprains are classified as low (lateral or medial) or high (syndesmotic). A lateral sprain typically injures the ATFL ligament.
- Conservative treatment involves RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) and rehabilitation. Surgical reconstruction may be needed for grade III injuries or recurrent instability.
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Ankle sprains are the most common type of ankle injury. (Ferran 2006)
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children and adults.
Inversion injury most common mechanism (Ferran 2006)
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1) The classification of ankle sprains as type I, II, or III based on the ligament damage. The anatomy of the ligaments stabilizing the medial and lateral sides of the ankle are described.
2) Diagnosis of ankle injuries involves physical exams like the anterior drawer test and talar tilt test as well as radiographic views. MRI may be used if pain persists.
3) Treatment includes RICE, bracing, surgery for severe or chronic cases using various reconstruction techniques depending on the ligaments injured.
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Ankle sprain
Ankle sprains are common injuries that can range from mild to severe depending on the ligament damage. The most common type is a lateral ankle sprain caused by foot inversion. Treatment involves RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) followed by rehabilitation exercises and bracing to promote healing and prevent reinjury. For severe or recurrent sprains, surgery may be considered to repair damaged ligaments and increase stability.
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- Most ACL tears are non-contact injuries involving sudden deceleration, change of direction, or landing from a jump with the knee near full extension.
- Physical exam includes Lachman, anterior drawer, and pivot shift tests to assess knee stability. MRI is used to confirm ACL tear.
- Treatment options include conservative rehab for partial or low-grade tears or ACL reconstruction surgery using grafts like patellar tendon or hamstring tendons fixed with interference screws. Post-op rehab emphasizes early range of motion and weight bearing.
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-Affect any age group.
-Most of them inversion injury (incomplete tear of lateral ligaments.
-Complete rupture mean:
1-Fail to heal.
2-Instability of ankle.
-Signs and symptoms:
1-Pain.
2-Instability to weight bear in some cases.
3-Swelling.
4-Ecchymosis & bruising.
5-Palpation of ligaments especially ATFL is tender.
-Ottowa ankle rule: Institutions to determine on which patients ankle radiographs should be ordered.
1-No weight bearing X4 staps at time of injury.
2-Bony tendernes around medial and lateral malleolus.
3-Positive squeeze test.
4-stress test.
-Squeeze test: fibula and tibia pushed together by exminer at about the shin creating pain at ankle.
-Stress test: grasp the heel and forcibly put gently invert the foot, feeling for opening up thenlateral side of the ankle between tibia and talus.
Treatment:
-PRICE
-Pain control.
-Rest.
-Ice.
-Compression.
-Elevation.
--Fractures may require surgical fixation.
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- Most ACL tears are non-contact injuries involving sudden deceleration, change of direction, or landing from a jump with the knee near full extension.
- Physical exam includes Lachman, anterior drawer, and pivot shift tests to assess knee stability. MRI is used to confirm ACL tear.
- Treatment options include conservative rehab for partial or low-grade tears or ACL reconstruction surgery using grafts like patellar tendon or hamstring tendons fixed with interference screws. Post-op rehab emphasizes early range of motion and weight bearing.
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-Affect any age group.
-Most of them inversion injury (incomplete tear of lateral ligaments.
-Complete rupture mean:
1-Fail to heal.
2-Instability of ankle.
-Signs and symptoms:
1-Pain.
2-Instability to weight bear in some cases.
3-Swelling.
4-Ecchymosis & bruising.
5-Palpation of ligaments especially ATFL is tender.
-Ottowa ankle rule: Institutions to determine on which patients ankle radiographs should be ordered.
1-No weight bearing X4 staps at time of injury.
2-Bony tendernes around medial and lateral malleolus.
3-Positive squeeze test.
4-stress test.
-Squeeze test: fibula and tibia pushed together by exminer at about the shin creating pain at ankle.
-Stress test: grasp the heel and forcibly put gently invert the foot, feeling for opening up thenlateral side of the ankle between tibia and talus.
Treatment:
-PRICE
-Pain control.
-Rest.
-Ice.
-Compression.
-Elevation.
--Fractures may require surgical fixation.
Orthopaedic examination made easy
-Javad parvizi
by:Zaid Hjab
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Shoulder and ankle instability
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Motor control in ankle instability
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Chronic ankle instability and syndesmotic injuries
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- 5. • Individuals, who are physically active, have the highest risk of Sprained Ankles
- 7. • Individuals, who participate in high-impact sports, such as running, are also at an increased risk
- 9. • Ankle Sprains can be caused by an awkward landing on the foot, or a sudden directional change
- 11. • X-rays are one of the tests physicians can use to help diagnose an Ankle Sprain
- 13. • Osteoarthritis is a complication of an Sprain Ankle
- 15. • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug medications can help reduce mild to moderate pain in the ankle.
- 17. • Surgery may be required if an individual continues to have persistent pain.
- 19. • To help prevent an Ankle Sprain, children must be provided a safe environment to work, study or play.
- 21. • When properly treated and rehabilitated, a high percentage of individuals regain their full strength and range of motion in the injured ankle.