Sprain Ankle G2

Lewa PuhiTaylor Wright

What and where is the injury ?

WHAT:

Partial tearing of the ligament

Ankle joint is examined and moved incertain ways, abnormal looseness (laxity) of the ankle joint occurs

Your ligaments are partially torn

WHERE:

Lateral part of the ankle

Bony Structures Involved

Talus bone

Tibia

Fibula

Ligaments Involved

Anterior Talofibular Ligament

Posterior Talobifular ligament

Calcaneofibular ligament

Initial Signs & Symptoms

Moderate to severe pain

Swelling and stiffness

Minor bruising may be evident

Decreased range of motion

Possible instability

Inability to walk in a normal fashion

Treatments RICE (2 days)

Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Range of motion exercises

Stretching/Strengthening exercises

Follow up with icing (pain and swelling goes away)

Immobilization with air splint

Prognosis

Grade 1 or 2 – 2-6 weeks, sometimes more depends if you’re doing your treatments and exercises. Your doctor will do a follow up and trainer to see how you are doing.

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