TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of ankle sprains
AU - Wolfe, Michael W.
AU - Uhl, Tim L.
AU - Mattacola, Carl G.
AU - McCluskey, Leland C.
PY - 2001/1/1
Y1 - 2001/1/1
N2 - Without adequate care, acute ankle trauma can result in chronic joint instability. Use of a standardized protocol enhances the management of ankle sprains. In patients with grades I or II sprains, emphasis should be placed on accurate diagnosis, early use of RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation), maintenance of range of motion and use of an ankle support. Sprains with complete tendon tears (grade III) may require surgical intervention. Although early motion and mobility are recommended, ligamentous strength does not return until months after an ankle sprain.
AB - Without adequate care, acute ankle trauma can result in chronic joint instability. Use of a standardized protocol enhances the management of ankle sprains. In patients with grades I or II sprains, emphasis should be placed on accurate diagnosis, early use of RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation), maintenance of range of motion and use of an ankle support. Sprains with complete tendon tears (grade III) may require surgical intervention. Although early motion and mobility are recommended, ligamentous strength does not return until months after an ankle sprain.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 11195774
AN - SCOPUS:0035139464
SN - 0002-838X
VL - 63
SP - 93
EP - 104
JO - American Family Physician
JF - American Family Physician
IS - 1
ER -