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Acute ankle sprain: conservative or surgical approach?
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- Comparative Efficacy of Micro-Needle-Knife Therapy and Acupuncture in Acute Ankle Sprains: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Trial
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- Functional outcomes of all-inside arthroscopic anterior talofibular ligament repair with loop suture versus free-edge suture.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Article
- Ligament Augmentation Reconstruction System (LARS) for Ankle Lateral Ligament Reconstruction in Higher-Risk Patients: A 5-Year Prospective Cohort Study.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Management of ankle injuries in professional basketball players: Prevalence and rehabilitation.Orthopedic reviews · 2021Article
- Acute ankle sprain in athletes: Clinical aspects and algorithmic approach.World journal of orthopedics · 2020Review
- Minimally Invasive Treatment of Chronic Ankle Instability: a Comprehensive Review.Current pain and headache reports · 2020Review
- Effect of Novel Remodeled Bicycle Pedal Training on Balance Performance in Athletes With Functional Ankle Instability.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2020Article
- Current Progress in Tendon and Ligament Tissue Engineering.Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine · 2019Review
- Professional player with an in-game ankle injury.Skeletal radiology · 2019Article
- Modified Broström Repair With and Without Augmentation Using Suture Tape for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability.Orthopaedic surgery · 2019Article
- Management of injuries in snowboarders: rehabilitation and return to activity.Open access journal of sports medicine · 2018Review
- Chronic ankle instability: Current perspectives.Avicenna journal of medicineReview
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Abstract
Ankle sprains fall into two main categories: acute ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability, which are among the most common recurrent injuries during occupational activities, athletic events, training and army service.Acute ankle sprain is usually managed conservatively and functional rehabilitation failure by conservative treatment leads to development of chronic ankle instability, which most often requires surgical intervention.Enhancing the in-depth knowledge of the ankle anatomy, biomechanics and pathology helps greatly in deciding the management options. Cite this article: Al-Mohrej OA, Al-Kenani NS. Acute ankle sprain: conservative or surgical approach?
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