ANKLE SPRAIN IN ADULTS

Categories: SURGERY
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Risk factors for lateral ankle sprain include limited dorsiflexion, reduced proprioception, and poor balance. Indoor court sports pose the highest risk. The mechanism of most ankle sprains involves inversion of the plantarflexed foot and damages the lateral ligaments. Medial ankle sprains are relatively uncommon.

What Will You Learn?

  • The learner should do a proper history taking, physical exam and decide on when and when not to
  • perform an xray of an ankle injury.
  • They should advise the patient on management options.
  • Objectives
  • To know and apply the Ottawa ankle rules in ankle injuries.

Course Content

Discussion

  • History
    00:00
  • Physical examination
    00:00
  • Diagnostic imaging
    00:00
  • Management – Initial care
    00:00
  • Immobilization and ankle support
    00:00
  • Rehabilitation
    00:00
  • Questions

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