Low Ankle Sprain

Question 1

What is the most common reason for missed athletic participation?

Answer 1

Ankle sprains

>90% are ATFL and CFL

Question 2

Anterior drawer laxity with foot plantarflexed indicates injury to what ligament?

Answer 2

ATFL

Question 3

Anterior drawer laxity with foot dorsiflexed indicates injury to what ligament?

Answer 3

CFL

Question 4

What are surgical treatment options for ligamentous laxity following an ankle sprain?

Answer 4

Brostrum with modified Gould

Tendon transfer and tenodesis

Question 5

What is the mainstay for acute ankle sprains?

Answer 5

RICE

Functional bracing and early mobilization

Question 6

When compared to casting functional management of acute ankle sprains is associated with?

Answer 6

1) Higher % return to sports
2) early return to work
3) greater ROM
4) less laxity
5) higher satisfaction rate

Question 7

How does treatment of a cavovarus foot with flexible deformity differ from a rigid deformity?

Answer 7

Flexible can be treated with 1st MT osteotomy

Rigid treat with calcaneal osteotomy