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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Javaria Anwer M.D.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Ankle sprain; ankle injury; ankle ligament injury

Overview

A sprained ankle is a common medical condition where one or more of the ligaments of the ankle is/are stretched, partially or completely torn. Ankle sprains are more common among physically active individuals. The anterior talofibular ligament is one of the most commonly involved ligaments. Sprains to the lateral aspect of the ankle account for 85% of ankle sprains. Females are more commonly affected with an ankle sprain than males. The diagnosis of most ankle sprains is made in the light of history of acute ankle trauma and examination findings.

Classification

Grading for functional loss of Ankle sprain
Grade Degree of ligament damage Symptoms and signs
Grade I Mild stretching
Grade II Incomplete tear
Grade III Complete tear

Pathophysiology

File:Ankle ligament injury.jpg
Anterior Talofibular ligament injury on ultrasound. Case courtesy of Dr Maulik S Patel, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 86361

Causes

A lateral ankle sprain occurs when the ankle is inverted beyond the elastic limits of its supporting structures causing acute ankle pathology.

Differentiating ankle sprain from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

  • The prevalence of ankle sprain is approximately [number or range] per 100,000 individuals worldwide. The most common injuries suffered from during athletic/recreational activities is lateral ankle sprains.[7][8][9]
  • The indoor/court sports has a "cumulative incidence rate of 7 per 1,000 exposures or 1.37 per 1,000 athlete exposures and 4.9 per 1,000 h".[10]

Age

  • A systematic review and meta-analyses of prospective studies reported that children compared with adolescents and adults are more likely to sustain an ankle sprain.[10]

Gender

  • A systematic review and meta-analyses of prospective studies reported that females are more commonly affected with ankle sprain than males.[10]

Race

  • There is no racial predilection for ankle sprain.

Risk Factors

  • A study describing the common risk factors for development of ankle sprain among recreational basketball players reported having a previous history of ankle injury, wearing shoes with air cells in the heel, and not stretching before the game to be the common risk factors.[11]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

Symptoms

Physical Examination

  • Patients with ankle sprain usually appear fine. But, the patient may be in distress depending upon the intensity of pain.
  • Physical examination of a typical lateral ankle sprain may be remarkable for:

Laboratory Findings

  • There are no specific laboratory findings associated with ankle sprain.

Electrocardiogram

  • There are no ECG findings associated with ankle sprain.

X-ray

  • An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of ankle sprain. The Ottawa criteria (100% sensitivity) helps indicate of the radiography is indicated. According to the criteria, in case of pain in the malleolar or midfoot region, or tenderness of the bone over the potential fracture region, or weight bearing inability for four steps right after the injury warrants radiography.[17][18]
  • Lateral, anteroposterior, and mortise views of the ankle help visualize the lesion.

Ultrasound

CT scan

  • CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of ankle sprain. Findings on CT scan suggestive of sprain include thickening, thinning, irregularity, discontinuity, or an absent ligament. Sometimes bony avulsions can be visible.[4]

MRI

Treatment

  • Although treatment decisions must be made on an individual basis, functional support for most ankle sprains is the first step.[21] Brace, tape, elastic bandage, or soft cast are preferred over immobilization.[22] It gives the leg an exercise and yet keeps the damaged part from moving. Crutches and air-braces while conventionally used, are currently out of vogue.
  • Immediately following the injury it is important the follow the PRICE protocol – Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (also known as RICE: Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate).[23]
  • Cold therapy for 12 to 20 minutes together with compression until the swelling settles or 48 hours, is found to be helpful.[24][25][23]
  • Severe ankle sprains should be assessed by an orthopedic specialist, although physical therapy is extremely effective for most sprained ankles.
  • The evidence of use of ultrasound, LASER, and manual therapy (such as anteroposterior glide of the talus, Mulligan’s mobilization with movement, chiropractic mortise adjustment technique) for reducing swelling and pain is at various levels.[26][27][28][21]

Medical Therapy

Surgery

  • Surgical repair can be performed for patients with ruptured ankle ligaments. Operative treatment has been shown to have a better long-term outcome for residual pain, recurrent sprains and stability in a randomised clinical trial.[31]

Prevention

  • Effective measures for the primary prevention of the ankle sprain include warming up before the sports.

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