The most common sprain to the ankle involves the lateral ligaments, with medial and syndesmosis sprains occurring less frequently. Acute lateral sprains are typically managed nonoperatively with functional treatment, but certain conditions require early surgical intervention. When there is obvious pain ...
Ankle sprains are classified into different types according to the ligaments involved. The most common ankle sprains occur starting with the anterior fibular ligament, posterior fibular ligament, and calcaneal fibular ligament. A high ...
Ankle sprains are categorized by the type of motion that causes the injury. The most common type, called a lateral inversion sprain, occurs when the foot rolls inward. This causes injury to the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle, especi...
Ankle Sprain Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports.48 While most ankle sprains are treated conservatively, recurrent ankle sprains due to chronic ligamentous instability occasionally require more prolonged rehabilitation or even operative management. US has similar reliability to MRI...
Injury to the lateral ligamentous complex results in more time lost from participation than any other single sport-related injury. If left untreated or treated poorly, an ankle sprain can develop into a chronic condition. As many as 33% to 42% of lateral ankle sprains exhibit a common and ...
Sprained(扭伤)Ankle One of the most common injuries teenagers and adults experience is a sprained ankle. A sprain occurs when the ligaments(韧带)of a joint are twisted(扭伤) and possibly torn. Ligaments are bands of fibers that hold the bones of a joint in position. A sprain can occur fro...
Most often tears of the deltoid ligament occur in conjunction with either an ankle fracture (located on the outer side of the ankle) or a sprain of the syndesmotic ligaments (located just above the ankle). In a few individuals, deltoid sprains are associated with a fracture of the proximal...
How can I prevent another ankle sprain?Let your ankle heal. Find out how long your ligament needs to heal. Do not do any physical activity until your healthcare provider says it is okay. If you start activity too soon, you may develop a more serious injury. Warm up and stretch before ...
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Postural instability and gait abnormalities are frequently observed after an ankle sprain. A modified Four Square Step Test (mFSST) was developed to assess dynamic balance during gait. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the mFSST in individuals with ankle sprai...