Management of sports injuries of the foot and ankle: An update.
Injuries to the foot in athletes are often subtle and can lead to a substantial loss of function if not diagnosed and treated appropriately. For these injuries in general, even after a diagnosis is made, treatment options are controversial and become even more so in high level athletes where limiting the time away from training and competition is a significant consideration. In this review, we cover some of the common and important sporting injuries affecting the foot including updates on their management and outcomes. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:1299-1311.
National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, 119074, Singapore.
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Hong
Jurong Health, NTFGH Hospital, 609606, Singapore.
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Pearce
Fortius Clinic, 17 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EQ, UK.
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Ballal
Fortius Clinic, 17 Fitzhardinge Street, London W1H 6EQ, UK.
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JD
Calder
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D013177:Sports
Base of fifth metatarsal fracture; Lisfranc injury; Navicular fracture; Sports injury; Turf toe