Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury accounting for 10% to 15% of sport-related injuries and are responsible for 7% to 10% of all emergency room visits. In order to render appropriate treatment, a proper evaluation must be made. This article outlines some tools to assist in the assessment and evaluation of ankle injuries in athletes. Studies show that ankle sprain occurs per 10 000 persons per day.Subtalar-joint sprains often occur with lateral ankle ligament sprains but can occur as isolated injuries.
Isolated subtalar sprains are difficult to diagnose but usually respond well to nonoperative treatment. The mechanism of injury is combined forced external rotation, dorsiflexion, and axial loading of the ankle. Lateral ankle ligament sprains The most common mechanism of injury is an athlete who “rolled” over the outside of his or her ankle. This usually occurs as either a…
