Evaluation and management of high ankle sprains.
Owing to the variability of injury, a mechanism of injury other than external rotation of the foot should not rule out a high ankle sprain. One must consider syndesmotic injury in the differential diagnosis of common ankle sprains and trauma. A high index of suspicion must lead the physician through clinical and radiographic examinations. Early and appropriate treatment of a high ankle sprain can greatly decrease a prolonged return to activity. Patients, especially competitive atheletes, must be educated regarding the morbidity of the condition.
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Department of Podiatric Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center, Iowa, USA.
Kovacich-Smith
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Witt
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D000842:Ankle / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology