This article systematically reviews epidemiological studies on sports injury from 1977 to 2005 in which ankle injury was included. A total of 227 studies reporting injury pattern in 70 sports from 38 countries were included. A total of 201,600 patients were included, with 32,509 ankle injuries. Ankle injury information was available from 14,098 patients, with 11 847 ankle sprains. Results show ...

purpose ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries among athletes and instability and injury to this joint is responsible for long time loss of physical and recreational activity. also, it can impose high costs to sport teams. prevention of this injury is an important concern of practice and rehabilitation. one way of reducing the possibility of ankle joint injury is using an ankle orthosi...

INTRODUCTION Ireland is unfamiliar with extreme weather conditions. Such conditions occurred in winter 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, with much of the country being affected by snow and ice. We reviewed the effect that these conditions had on the treatment of ankle fractures in our trauma unit. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study period was from November until February for four consecutive years from 2...

INTRODUCTION EPIDEMIOLOGY PERIPHERAL NERVE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF NERVE INJURIES END ORGAN CHANGES FOLLOWING DENERVATION MECHANISMS OF NERVE INJURY ELECTRODIAGNOSIS OF PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURIES REHABILITATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PERIPHERAL NERVE INJURIES CAUSALGIA (COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME, TYPE-II) UPPER EXTREMITY NERVE INJURIES AND ENTRAPMENT SYNDROMES NERVE INJURIES AND EN...

OBJECTIVE To document the injuries sustained by participants in a 1005 km ultramarathon. METHODS Clinical notes were reviewed on entrants in the 1005 km Sydney to Melbourne ultramarathon. An injury was recorded following self referral by a participant or if the history obtained from the runner or his support crew indicated the likelihood of a significant injury which could have an impact upon...

The biomechanical mechanisms of lower-limb injuries in the New Zealand Defense Force were identified from the circumstances of the injuries, and injury prevention strategies that addressed these mechanisms examined for their applicability to a military setting. Many of the injuries were the result of rolling or twisting movements and ankle instability was a common causal factor. Ankle bracing a...

Ankle syndesmosis injuries frequently occur with ankle fractures, but their treatment remains controversial. Although specific clinical and radiographic diagnostic measures are generally well-accepted, there remains a lack of consensus with respect to the treatment of these injuries. Controversy arises at almost every phase of treatment including: type of fixation (screw size, type of implant),...

Acute lateral ankle ligament injuries are common. If left untreated, they can result in chronic instability. Nonsurgical measures, including functional rehabilitation, are the management methods of choice for acute injuries, with surgical intervention reserved for high-demand athletes. Chronic lateral ankle instability is multifactorial. Failed nonsurgical management after appropriate rehabilit...

Study Design: Prospective nonrandomized controlled trial. Objectives: To determine the effect of fibular repositioning tape (FRT) on incidence and severity of ankle injury. Background: Pain and functional disability is common following ankle sprain and a major problem in sport. A novel method of taping, FRT, which has been described to prevent ankle sprain, requires less tape than traditional m...

BACKGROUND Ankle sprains are the most common injuries in a variety of sports. HYPOTHESIS A proprioceptive balance board program is effective for prevention of ankle sprains in volleyball players. STUDY DESIGN Prospective controlled study. METHODS There were 116 male and female volleyball teams followed prospectively during the 2001-2002 season. Teams were randomized by 4 geographical regi...