Ankle Flashcards
1
Q
Lateral ankle sprain
A
Most common, active population
ATFL
Decreased DF and INV, forced PF with IR injury
+ Talor tilt, anterior drawer, calc tilt
2
Q
High ankle sprain
A
Tibiofibular lig
Forced DF with ER inj
Pain with heel raises
+ kleiger, DF compression, squeeze test
3
Q
Medial ankle sprain
A
Delt ligament
Increased risk for avulsion fx on medial malleolus
Forced eversion inj, decreased eversion
+talor tilt
4
Q
Compartment syndrome 5 Ps (emergency)
A
Pain, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, pulselessness
5
Q
Acute compartment syndrome
A
Emergency,
Pain/tightness over anterior leg
Weakness in DF and toe extensions
Edema
Tx: fasciotomy (cut through muscle to relieve)
