A comparison of surgical and conservative treatment in ankle ligament tears.
Good results have been reported after both primary repair and conservative management of grade III ankle sprains. This prospective study found no advantage of operative treatment compared to taping; no significant differences were found between the groups with regard to objective or subjective stability, functional scores, or the overall result.
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Department of Surgery, Bari University Hospital, Italy.
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D000269:Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001915:Braces / Q000592:standards*; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000592:standards*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000269:Adhesives