Sprains

Question 1

What are the common sprains in sport?

Answer 1

Classic lateral ankle sprain inversion injury (involves anterior tibiofibular ligament)

Question 2

what are the clinical gradings for sprains?

Answer 2

Grade 1: fibre overstretching (mild)
Grade 2: Rupture of fibres (moderate)
Grade 3: Total ligament rupture (severe)

Question 3

What ligaments are associated with lateral ankle sprains?

Answer 3

70% are isolated ATFL injuries
30% have accompanying calcaneofibular (CFL) ligament injury)

Question 4

What is associated with a medial ankle sprain?

Answer 4

Injury to strong deltoid ligament, eversion ankle sprain

Question 5

What is the difference between a partial and a complete medial ankle sprain?

Answer 5

Partial involves injury of the superficial (weak) bands: tibiocalcaneal, tibiospring, tibionavicular
Complete involves injury to the deep (strong) bands: anterior tibiotalar, deep posterior tibiotalar