Surgical Verses Conservative Treatment of Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains in Athletes
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Inversion ankle sprains are the most common injuries in sports. Although these injuries are often considered minor, they can lead to persistent disability in athletes. Inadequate treatment can lead to chronic problems such as decreased range of motion, pain, and joint instability. The following paper will discuss the injury, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of these injuries, focusing on evaluation and comparison of different treatment modalities.
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Acute and chronic lateral ankle instability in the athlete.
Ankle sprain injuries are the most common injury sustained during sporting activities. Three-quarters of ankle injuries involve the lateral ligamentous complex, comprised of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL), and the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL). The most common mechanism of injury in lateral ankle sprains occurs with forced plantar flexion an...
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