BACKGROUND Epidemiological data on the occurrence of time-loss injuries over several A-League seasons remains lacking, while the effect of the mandatory implementation of 'Minimum Medical Standards' as a part of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) needs to be explored. OBJECTIVES To explore the 5 year evolution of hamstring, groin, knee, ankle and total time-loss injuries among professi...

Although the overall injury rate in volleyball and beach volleyball is relatively low compared with other team sports, injuries do occur in a discipline specific pattern. Epidemiological research has revealed that volleyball athletes are, in general, at greatest risk of acute ankle injuries and overuse conditions of the knee and shoulder. This structured review discusses both the known and susp...

BACKGROUND The Ottawa ankle rules (OAR) are clinical decision guidelines used to identify whether patients with ankle injuries need to undergo radiography. The OAR have been proven that their application reduces unnecessary radiography. They have nearly perfect sensitivity for identifying clinically significant ankle fractures. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to assess the applicabil...

Aim: To determine the incidence of syndesmotic injuries in ankle fractures within the division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pretoria. Methods: A total of 94 serial patients with ankle fractures were assessed for syndesmotic injury by means of ankle mortise stress views and manual traction with a bone hook. Each fracture was classified according to both the Weber and Lauge Hansen classi...

BACKGROUND There are little data on the incidence and patterns of injuries seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in acute inversion ankle sprains. This study may help in the understanding of the pathomechanics, natural history, and outcomes of this common injury. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS From June 2011 to June 2013, a total of 64 consecutive patients had MR...

Background: Ankle injuries are one of the most common complaints of patients presenting to emergency departments (ED). The Ottawa ankle rules (OAR) was introduced to help physicians to decide who may require x-ray for blunt injuries. The present study aimed at validating the four steps weight-bearing rule of OAR as a sole criterion.    Methods: This prospective observational study wa...

PURPOSE To investigate the effectiveness of a multistation proprioceptive exercise program for the prevention of ankle injuries in basketball players using a prospective randomized controlled trial in combination with biomechanical tests of neuromuscular performance. METHODS A total of 232 players participated in the study and were randomly assigned to a training or control group following th...

Altered movement patterns during single-leg movements in soccer increase the risk of lower-extremity non-contact injuries. The identification biomechanical parameters associated with injuries can enrich knowledge injury risks and facilitate prevention. Fifty-six elite youth players performed a drop landing task an unanticipated side-step cutting task. Three-dimensional ankle, knee hip kinematic...