LATERAL ANKLE SPRAIN — AN UPDATE

摘要: Ankle sprain injuries are the most common injury sustained during sporting activities. One-sixth of all sports loss time is from ankle sprains. Each year, an estimated 1 million people present to physicians with acute injuries. Three-quarters involve lateral ligamentous complex, comprised anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), calcaneofibular (CFL) and posterior (PTFL). Lateral sprains typically occur when rearfoot undergoes excessive supination on externally rotated lower leg. The diagnosis a relies medical history including symptoms, as well making differential mainly in distinguishing it strains or bone fractures. Despite their prevalence society, still remain difficult diagnostic therapeutic challenge athlete, society general. high incidence requires clearly defined care broad knowledge new methods rehabilitation. In addition rapid pain relief, main objective treatment quickly restore range motion without any major proprioception, thereby restoring full activity soon possible. purpose this article review anatomy, pathomechanics, investigation, management