Conservative treatment of acute lateral ankle sprains.
Lateral ankle sprains are among the most common sports injuries. Although ankle sprains are treated conservatively at the present time, for years the treatment was based on acute repair of the ruptured ligaments. Several differing opinions currently exist as to the treatment of lateral ankle sprains. A review of the literature and explanation of the benefits and risks of each treatment protocol is undertaken.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, South Side Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Department of Graduate Medical Education, 2100 Jane Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA. meadeweber@yahoo.com
Jason M
JM
Weber
Richard M
RM
Maleski
D000208:Acute Disease; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D017844:Lateral Ligament, Ankle / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*