Acute ankle sprain: conservative or surgical approach?. Issue 2 (29th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Mohrej, Omar A.; Al-Kenani, Nader S.
• Is Part Of: EFORT open reviews. Volume 1:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 44
• Publication Date: 2016-02-29
• Subjects: ankle -- acute sprain -- ankle instability -- anatomy -- aetiology -- diagnosis -- rehabilitation -- surgical techniques; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.000010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2058-5241

Abstract

Abstract : Ankle sprains fall into two main categories: acute ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability, which are among the most common recurrent injuries during occupational activities, athletic events, training and army service. Acute ankle sprain is usually managed conservatively and functional rehabilitation failure by conservative treatment leads to development of chronic ankle instability, which most often requires surgical intervention. Enhancing the in-depth knowledge of the ankle anatomy, biomechanics and pathology helps greatly in deciding the management options. Cite this article: Al-Mohrej OA, Al-Kenani NS. Acute ankle sprain: conservative or surgical approach? EFORT Open Rev 2016;1:34-44. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.000010.