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A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability
Published on: October 28, 2022
Ankle sprains and instability in dancers
Padhraig F O'Loughlin1, Christopher W Hodgkins, John G Kennedy
1Foot and Ankle Department, Hospital for Special Surgery, 523 East 72nd Street, Suite 514, New York, NY 10021, USA. oloughlinp@hss.edu
Abstract:
Ankle inversion injuries are the most common traumatic injuries in dancers. Ankle stability is integral to normal mobilization and to minimizing the risk for ankle sprain. The ability of the dynamic and static stabilizers of the ankle joint to maintain their structural integrity is a major component of the normal gait cycle. In the world of dance, this quality assumes even greater importance given the range of movement and stresses imposed on the ankle during various dance routines.
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