Grade 1 Ankle Sprain

by: Chloe Aiu & Zoey Kalahiki

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What and Where is a Grade 1 Ankle Sprain?

• Slight stretching of the ligament and some damage to the fibers of the ligaments

• May be able to walk without pain or limp

• Located on the ankle joint of the leg

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http://pediatrics.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-treat/conditions/ankle-sprain

What bony structures are involved?

• Talus

• Fibula

• Calcaneus

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The Ligaments Involved

• Calcaneofibular ligament

• Anterior talofibular ligament

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The two common ligaments involved in a mild ankle sprain.

Initial Signs and Symptoms

•• Worsening of pain when

walking, standing, pressing on the sore area, or moving the ankle inward

• Inability to move the ankle joint without pain

• Popping or tearing sound at the time of the injury (possibly)

Pain, swelling, and bruising around the ankle

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Treatment of Mild Ankle Sprain

• R.I.C.E.

• R-Rest the ankle by not walking on it

• I-Ice should be applied immediately. To keep swelling down. (20-30 min.)

• C- Compression bandages or ace-wraps immobilize and support ankle

• E- Elevate ankle above heart for about 48hrs.

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- Isometric exercises

-Full range of motion stretching/strengthening exercises as tolerated

-No splinting or casting

-Weight bearing as tolerated

Treatment continued...

Prognosis

• Recovery time depends upon the severity of the ankle sprain and possible accompanying injuries. But 2-3 weeks of rehabilitation should allow the ankle to be fully recovered.

• Exercises should be started to maintain flexibility and strength when the swelling has resolved and the patient can walk without pain. http://goortho.net/img/plantar_flexion.gif

Works Cited

"Ankle Sprain: Symptoms, Ankle Pain, Swelling, and More." WebMD. WebMD, 23 Dec. -0001. Web. 02 Oct. 2012.

<http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/ankle-sprains>.

Ligaments In Ankle. Digital image. Orland Park Otrhopedics. Orland Park Orthopedics, n.d. Web. 2 Oct. 2012.

<http://www.orlandparkorthopedics.com/patient-education/ankle-sprains>.

"Sprained Ankle - OrthoInfo - AAOS." Sprained Ankle - OrthoInfo - AAOS. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Sept. 2012. Web. 02 Oct. 2012. <http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?

topic=a00150>.