Office management of the acute ankle sprain

Clin Sports Med. 1989 Jul;8(3):477-95.

Abstract

Ankle injuries occur frequently in an athletic population. Understanding the anatomy, biomechanics, pathomechanics, differential diagnosis, and special pediatric considerations allows an accurate diagnosis. Treatment with a nonoperative aggressive goal-oriented therapy program has been successful at the United States Military Academy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Injuries*
  • Athletic Injuries / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Office Visits
  • Sprains and Strains / therapy*