ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences
Comparison of two main treatment modalities for acute ankle sprain.
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- Compression Wrapping for Acute Closed Extremity Joint Injuries: A Systematic Review.Journal of athletic training · 2020Pooled it
- Immediate Effects of Ankle Balance Taping with Kinesiology Tape for Amateur Soccer Players with Lateral Ankle Sprain: A Randomized Cross-Over Design.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2017Trial
- Clinical Outcomes of Non-Elastic Compression Bandage Versus Elastic Bandage Following Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Acute ankle sprain in athletes: Clinical aspects and algorithmic approach.World journal of orthopedics · 2020Review
- Immediate effect of ankle balance taping on dynamic and static balance of soccer players with acute ankle sprain.Journal of physical therapy science · 2017Article
- Current use of autologous adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction cells for orthopedic applications.Journal of biomedical science · 2017Review
- The Current Perspectives of Stem Cell Therapy in Orthopedic Surgery.Archives of trauma research · 2016Review
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Abstract
objectiveAcute ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in emergency departments. Immobilization is widely accepted as the basic treatment modality for acute ankle sprains; however, immobilization method remains controversial. In this study, we aimed to compare two treatment modalities: splint and elastic bandage for the management of acute ankle sprains.
methodsThis prospective study was conducted in the emergency department. Fifty-one consecutive patients who were admitted to the emergency department owing to the complaint of ankle sprain and who were treated with an elastic bandage or a splint were included in the study. After bone injury was ruled out, treatment choice was left to the on-shift physicians' discretion. The extent of edema was evaluated before and after the treatment by using a small, graduated container filled with warm water. Volume differences were calculated by immersing both lower extremities in a container filled to a constant level. Pain was evaluated using the visual analogue scale.
resultsThere were 25 patients in the elastic bandage group and 26 patients in the splint group. VAS scores of these groups before and after the treatment were similar. Although edema size before and after the treatment were similar between the groups, edema size reduction was significantly more in the elastic bandage group [p=0,025].
conclusionsThis study showed that treatment of acute ankle sprains with an elastic bandage was more effective than splint in reducing edema. Therefore, an elastic bandage could be preferred over a splint for the treatment of acute ankle sprains.
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