Types of ankle sprains: lateral, medial, and syndesmotic (or high ankle sprain)
Lateral a...
Elicit specific mechanism of injury (inversion vs. eversion)
Popping/snapping sensation during the injury
Previous history of ankle injuries
Ability to ambulate immediately after the inj...
Most grade I, II, and III lateral ankle sprains can be managed conservatively.
Conservative therapy: PRICE (protection, relative rest, ice, compression, elevation) (4)[A]
Prot...
After an ankle sprain, consider ankle-stabilizing orthoses (air stirrup braces, lace-up supports, athletic taping, etc.) for athletes participating in high-risk s...
Caldemeyer LE, Brown SM, Mulcahey MK. Neuromuscular training for the prevention of ankle sprains in female athletes: a systematic review. Phys Sportsmed. 2020 N...
S96.919A Strain of unsp msl/tnd at ank/ft level, unsp foot, init
S93.499A Sprain of other ligament of unspecified ankle, init encntr
S93.419A Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament of unsp ankle,...
Children are at an increased risk of physeal injuries because ligaments are stronger than physes.
Conditioning, including proprioceptive training, before participating in sports and thr...
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<bold><italic>Figure 13.17.</bold></bold> Mild lateral ankle sprain. Note the eggshaped swelling ecchymosis on lateral ankle, anterior to lateral malleolus.
<bold><italic>Figure 13.17.</bold></bold> Mild lateral ankle sprain. Note the eggshaped swelling ecchymosis on lat...
Common Foot and Ankle Sprain Sites Labeled