title: [The unstable upper ankle joint. Treatment of acute ligament rupture--a review of the literature].
abstract: Acute lateral ankle ligament sprains represent a very frequent examinated and treated injury in the daily traumatological routine. A cursory review of recent articles published on this subject gives a confusing picture regarding diagnosis and treatment of such injuries. An air of controversy surrounds the interpretation of diagnostic x-rays and the management of these common ankle problems. This review article is to summarize current thoughts of different aspects concerning the treatment of acute lateral ankle ligament sprains.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für orthopädische Chirurgie/Traumatologie, Kantonsspital Bruderholz, Basel, Schweiz.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Sommer
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D017844:Lateral Ligament, Ankle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Das instabile OSG. Die Behandlung der frischen Bandruptur--eine Literaturübersicht.