The assessment and management of lateral ankle ligament injuries

J. De Wilde; D.C. Janse van Rensburg; C.C. Grant; A. Jansen van Rensburg

doi:10.4102/safp.v56i4.4113

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The assessment and management of lateral ankle ligament injuries

J. De Wilde, D.C. Janse van Rensburg, C.C. Grant, A. Jansen van Rensburg

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J. De Wilde, Section Sports Medicine and Exercise SMART Team, University of Pretoria, South Africa
D.C. Janse van Rensburg, Section Sports Medicine and Exercise SMART Team, University of Pretoria, South Africa
C.C. Grant, Section Sports Medicine and Exercise SMART Team, University of Pretoria, South Africa
A. Jansen van Rensburg, Section Sports Medicine and Exercise SMART Team, University of Pretoria, South Africa

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Abstract

The assessment and management, as well as the clinical examination, special investigations and treatment of sports-related lateral ankle ligament injuries, are summarised for the general practitioner. Practical advice is discussed, when identifying and diagnosing chronic ankle injuries, and subsequent referral for specialist involvement.

Keywords

ankle; ligament; injuries; treatment; rehabilitation

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