title: False aneurysm--a complication following an inversion ankle sprain: a case report.
abstract: Sprains of the lateral ligamentous structures of the ankle joint as a result of inversion are common and frequently result in pain. In most cases, the pain is related to soft-tissue injury and the associated hemorrhage and swelling. This case report describes the complication of posttraumatic false aneurysm of the peroneal artery following an inversion ankle sprain in a 22-year-old athlete, a complication which should be added to the differential diagnosis as a rare, but important possibility. Emphasis of the case report is placed on the rehabilitation of the patient following medical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, University of Central Arkansas, Conway 72035-0001, USA.
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Bandy
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Strong
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dyer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000842:Ankle / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001158:Arteries; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D016896:Treatment Outcome