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Ankle sprains: evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation
C Adamson,T Cymet +1 more
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Primary rehabilitation, functional rehabilitation, and performance testing and the assessment of efficacy for each of these modalities are critical parts of proper treatment for ankle sprains.Abstract:
Ankle sprains are a common, costly, and potentially disabling problem. The proper history and physical examination will determine the need for radiological evaluation and treatment. Complications of ankle trauma like osteochondral fractures, peroneal tendon injuries, fracture of the os trigonum, synovial impingement, tarsal tunnel syndrome, Achilles tendon inflammation or rupture, and nerve injury are reviewed. The treatment of ankle sprains is based on the severity of the injury. Treatment begins with rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Casting and orthotics may be needed to facilitate healing. Primary rehabilitation, functional rehabilitation, and performance testing and the assessment of efficacy for each of these modalities are critical parts of proper treatment for ankle sprains.read more
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Comparison of a lateral hop test versus a forward hop test for functional evaluation of lateral ankle sprains.
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Peroneal tendon dislocation
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TL;DR: Most of chronic personal tendon instabilities need to be addressed by surgery due to the frustrating results obtained by nonoperative measures, however, reconstruction of the tendinous and retinacular structures can yield good-to-excellent outcomes.
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