Ankle Injuries

Question 1

Lateral ankle sprain

Answer 1

MOI- inversion forced plantar flexion

Signs: decreased DF pain swelling

Question 2

Syndesmosis

Answer 2

MOI: DF with ER

Signs: snap crack tear , rapid swelling or delayed pain with WB, pain in PM and when walking localized sharp pain with certain mvmnt

Chemical , rule out #

Question 3

Achilles’ tendon rupture

Answer 3

MOI: unexpected violent DF, from hit or fall from uneven surface occurs with WB forefoot pushing off w/knee in flexion

Signs: kicked in the calf feeling , pain and swelling in heel inability to push off when walking

Question 4

Achilles tendinipathy

Answer 4

MOI: overtraining change in surface flat feet high arch tight Hamstrings or calf , poor eccentric strength

Signs: pain and stiffness swelling decreased strength and ROM at ankle sudden sharp pain

Question 5

Plantar fasciitis

Answer 5

MOI: overuse injury

Signs: inflammation of fascia pain in heel and arch weakness and swelling

Question 6

Navicular stress fracture

Answer 6

MOI: inversion and PF , released stress with decreased DF

Signs: pain in dorsum of foot and arch slight swelling