Ankle: Ligament Pathology 1 Flashcards
Differential dx for lateral ankle pain
- lateral ankle sprain
- distal fibular fx
- peroneal tendon injury
- peroneal/sural nerve irritation
Differential dx for lateral foot pain
- jones fx (5th met head)
- cuboid subluxation
- mechanical subtalar dysfunction
Most common form of ankle sprain
Lateral
Lateral ankle sprains: Results in (laxity)
Talocrural and subtalar joint laxity
Lateral ankle sprains: Clinical findings (ROM)
Painful PROM into inversion
Lateral ankle sprains: ttp
ATFL
CFL
PTFL
Lateral ankle sprains: Stress tests
(+) anterior drawer, talar tilt
Grade I: ligament tear
Extent
None
Grade II: ligament tear
Extent
Partial
Grade III: ligament tear
Extent
Complete
Grade I: loss of functional ability
Extent
Minimal
Grade II: loss of functional ability
Extent
Some
Grade III: loss of functional ability
Extent
Great
Grade I: pain
Extent
Minimal
Grade II: pain
Extent
Moderate
Grade III: pain
Extent
Severe