Sprains

Sprains

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CASE REVIEW Syndesmotk Ankle Sprains

NKLE INJURIES are among the most common injuries in sports. Those involving the taioand tibiofibular ankle ligaments are among the most common and debilitating afflictions of the lower leg. Syndesmosis ankle sprains are uncommon and difficult to diagnose because of the subtle anatomical changes involved. When the injury goes undetected, the outcome can be persistent pain and instability that ca...

Update on acute ankle sprains.

Ankle sprains are a common problem seen by primary care physicians, especially among teenagers and young adults. Most ankle sprains are inversion injuries to the lateral ankle ligaments, although high sprains representing damage to the tibiofibular syndesmosis are becoming increasingly recognized. Physicians should apply the Ottawa ankle rules to determine whether radiography is needed. Accordi...

Syndesmotic ankle sprains in athletes.

Ankle sprains are among the most common athletic injuries and represent a significant source of persistent pain and disability. Despite the high incidence of ankle sprains in athletes, syndesmosis injuries have historically been underdiagnosed, and assessment in terms of severity and optimal treatment has not been determined. More recently, a heightened awareness in sports medicine has resulted...

Neck sprains after car accidents.