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Ankle Sprains: Expedient Assessment and Management
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Ankle Sprains: Expedient Assessment and Management

Thomas H Trojian, Douglas B McKeag and Warren B Howe
The Physician and sportsmedicine, v 26(10), pp 29-40
01 Oct 1998
PMID: 20086749

Abstract

Most ankle injuries occur from excessive inversion, but it is important to be able to differentiate a simple inversion sprain from a potentially disabling injury. Expedient diagnosis includes first screening for deformities and then performing specific tests like the anterior drawer and side-to-side test. To optimize assessment, the examiner needs to take advantage of the preswelling period on the sidelines. Physicians can treat most ankle injuries nonoperatively, taking steps to ensure a quick return to play. Fracture signs and treatment are covered in a comprehensive table.

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