Office management of the acute ankle sprain.
Ankle injuries occur frequently in an athletic population. Understanding the anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, differential diagnosis, and special pediatric considerations allows an accurate diagnosis. Treatment with a nonoperative aggressive goal-oriented therapy program has been successful at the United States Military Academy.
Ryan
J B
JB
Orthopaedic Service, Keller Army Hospital, West Point, New York.
Hopkinson
W J
WJ
Wheeler
J H
JH
Arciero
R A
RA
Swain
J H
JH
D016512:Ankle Injuries; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009819:Office Visits; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000628:therapy*