Diagnosis and management options of ankle sprain injury.
Ankle sprain is a common injury that accounts for a significant proportion of attendances at A&E. This article describes the anatomy and physiology of the ankle and discusses options for the diagnosis and management of ankle sprain injuries using a case study approach.
Elden-Lee
Sam
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Accident and emergency department, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.
D000328:Adult; D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001458:Bandages; D017679:Cryotherapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
D000700:Analgesics; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents