title: Assessment and management of patients with ankle injuries.
abstract: Foot and ankle injuries are common and can have a significant effect on an individual's daily activities. Nurses have an important role in the assessment, management, ongoing care and support of patients with ankle injuries. An understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ankle enables nurses to identify significant injuries, which may result in serious complications, and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient care and outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans
keywords: Ankle and foot injuries; ankle fractures; fracture; orthopaedic nursing; physical examination