[The unstable upper ankle joint. Treatment of acute ligament rupture--a review of the literature].
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.
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Klinik für orthopädische Chirurgie/Traumatologie, Kantonsspital Bruderholz, Basel, Schweiz.
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*
Das instabile OSG. Die Behandlung der frischen Bandruptur--eine Literaturübersicht.