Ankle sprain - Revision history

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	==Disposition==		==Disposition==
	*Discharge		*Discharge

			== Calculators ==
			{{Ottawa_Ankle_Calculator}}

	==See Also==		==See Also==
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	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Orthopedics]]		[[Category:Orthopedics]]
	[[Category:Sports Medicine]]		[[Category:Sports Medicine]]

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Background

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	==Background==		==Background==
	===Ankle stabilization anatomy===		===Ankle stabilization anatomy===
	[[File:Ankle ~~anatomy~~.~~png~~\|thumb\|]]		[[File:919 Ankle Feet Joints.jpg\|thumb\|Ligaments of ankle and feet.]]

	*Syndesmosis		*Syndesmosis
	*Ligaments		*Ligaments

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Clinical Features

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	==Clinical Features==		==Clinical Features==
			[[File:Schwellung am Fußknloechel und Blutergussl.jpg\|thumb\|Right foot with acute lateral ankle sprain.]]
	===Lateral Ankle Sprain===		===Lateral Ankle Sprain===
	*Most common		*Most common

ClaireLewis at 18:31, 31 December 2019

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	**1 week follow up if no improvement		**1 week follow up if no improvement
	*Stable joint but unable to bear weight or unstable joint (Grades II and III) :		*Stable joint but unable to bear weight or unstable joint (Grades II and III) :
	**Ankle cast immobilization or a removable walking boot for 7-10 days for grades II and III. Follow up at 5 days with ortho/podiatry. <ref>[https://www.podiatrytoday.com/guide-conservative-care-ankle-sprains Douglas Richie, A Guide To Conservative Care For Ankle Sprains. Podiatry Today Volume 29 - Issue 7 - July 2016]</ref>		**Ankle cast immobilization or a removable walking boot for 7-10 days for grades II and III. Follow up at 5 days with ortho/podiatry. <ref>[https://www.podiatrytoday.com/guide-conservative-care-ankle-sprains Douglas Richie, A Guide To Conservative Care For Ankle Sprains. Podiatry Today Volume 29 - Issue 7 - July 2016]</ref>
			**[[Splinting#Lower Extremity\|Posterior mold splint]] and ortho consult/referral

	==Disposition==		==Disposition==

Hoxbox: /* Management */

2019-12-09T23:34:20Z

Management

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	**1 week follow up if no improvement		**1 week follow up if no improvement
	*Stable joint but unable to bear weight or unstable joint (Grades II and III) :		*Stable joint but unable to bear weight or unstable joint (Grades II and III) :
	**Ankle cast immobilization or a removable walking boot for 7-10 days for ~~grade~~ II and III. Follow up at 5 days with ortho/~~podaitry~~. <ref>[https://www.podiatrytoday.com/guide-conservative-care-ankle-sprains Douglas Richie, A Guide To Conservative Care For Ankle Sprains. Podiatry Today Volume 29 - Issue 7 - July 2016]</ref>		**Ankle cast immobilization or a removable walking boot for 7-10 days for grades II and III. Follow up at 5 days with ortho/podiatry. <ref>[https://www.podiatrytoday.com/guide-conservative-care-ankle-sprains Douglas Richie, A Guide To Conservative Care For Ankle Sprains. Podiatry Today Volume 29 - Issue 7 - July 2016]</ref>

	==Disposition==		==Disposition==

Hoxbox: /* Management */

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Management

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	==Management==		==Management==
	*Stable joint and ability to bear weight:		*Stable joint and ability to bear weight: (Likely Grade I)
	**[[NSAIDs]], RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)		**[[NSAIDs]], RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
	**1 week follow up if no improvement		**1 week follow up if no improvement
	*Stable joint but unable to bear weight:		*Stable joint but unable to bear weight or unstable joint (Grades II and III) :
	**Ankle cast immobilization or a removable walking boot for 7-10 days for grade II and III. Follow up at 5 days. <ref>[https://www.podiatrytoday.com/guide-conservative-care-ankle-sprains Douglas Richie, A Guide To Conservative Care For Ankle Sprains. Podiatry Today Volume 29 - Issue 7 - July 2016]</ref>		**Ankle cast immobilization or a removable walking boot for 7-10 days for grade II and III. Follow up at 5 days with ortho/podaitry. <ref>[https://www.podiatrytoday.com/guide-conservative-care-ankle-sprains Douglas Richie, A Guide To Conservative Care For Ankle Sprains. Podiatry Today Volume 29 - Issue 7 - July 2016]</ref>
	*Unstable joint
	**[[Splinting#Lower Extremity\|Posterior mold splint]] and ortho consult/referral

	==Disposition==		==Disposition==

Hoxbox: /* Management */

2019-12-09T23:03:00Z

Management

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	**1 week follow up if no improvement		**1 week follow up if no improvement
	*Stable joint but unable to bear weight:		*Stable joint but unable to bear weight:
	**Ankle ~~brace with follow~~ up ~~in 1wk~~		**Ankle cast immobilization or a removable walking boot for 7-10 days for grade II and III. Follow up at 5 days. <ref>[https://www.podiatrytoday.com/guide-conservative-care-ankle-sprains Douglas Richie, A Guide To Conservative Care For Ankle Sprains. Podiatry Today Volume 29 - Issue 7 - July 2016]</ref>
	*Unstable joint		*Unstable joint
	**[[Splinting#Lower Extremity\|Posterior mold splint]] and ortho consult/referral		**[[Splinting#Lower Extremity\|Posterior mold splint]] and ortho consult/referral

ClaireLewis at 16:10, 18 October 2019

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	===Syndesmotic Sprain ("High-ankle sprain")===		===Syndesmotic Sprain ("High-ankle sprain")===
	*~~Assoc~~ with hyperdorsiflexion when talus moves superiorly and separates tibia/fibula		*Associated with with hyperdorsiflexion when talus moves superiorly and separates tibia/fibula
	*Pain just above talus		*Pain just above talus

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	**Tests for combined injury of anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments		**Tests for combined injury of anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments
	**Inversion at the ankle causes tilting/lifting of the mortise joint		**Inversion at the ankle causes tilting/lifting of the mortise joint
			===Imaging===
			{{Ottawa Ankle Rules}}
			{{Ottawa Foot Rules}}
			====Exceptions====
			*Age <6 or >55
			*Only for blunt trauma mechanism
			*Does not apply to subacute/chronic injuries
			*Does not apply to injuries of the hindfoot or forefoot

	===Classification===		===Classification===
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	**Partial ligament tear; possible instability		**Partial ligament tear; possible instability
	**Increased pain, swelling, ecchymosis; difficulty bearing weight		**Increased pain, swelling, ecchymosis; difficulty bearing weight
	**~~Immoblize~~ with air splint; PT with ROM/stretching/strengthening exercises		**Immobilize with air splint; PT with ROM/stretching/strengthening exercises
	*Grade III		*Grade III
	**Complete ligament tear; significant instability		**Complete ligament tear; significant instability
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	==Management==		==Management==
	*Stable joint and ability to bear weight:		*Stable joint and ability to bear weight:
	**NSAIDs, RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)		**[[NSAIDs]], RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
	**1 week follow up if no improvement		**1 week follow up if no improvement
	*Stable joint but unable to bear weight:		*Stable joint but unable to bear weight:
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	*[[Ankle (Main)]]		*[[Ankle (Main)]]
	*[[Ankle Fracture]]		*[[Ankle Fracture]]
	*[[~~Ottowa~~ Ankle Rules]]		*[[Ottawa Ankle Rules]]

	==References==		==References==

ClaireLewis at 18:25, 17 August 2019

2019-08-17T18:25:53Z

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	==Background==		==Background==
	===Ankle stabilization anatomy===		===Ankle stabilization anatomy===
			[[File:Ankle anatomy.png\|thumb\|]]

	*Syndesmosis		*Syndesmosis
	*Ligaments		*Ligaments