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Ankle Joint

Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

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Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...

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A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

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[Acute ankle sprain: which immobilization?].

Mathieu Assal¹, Xavier Crevoisier

¹Service de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologie de l'appareil moteur, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.

Revue Medicale Suisse

|September 5, 2009

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For acute ankle sprains, a below-knee cast is the most effective treatment for severe injuries (grades II and III). While Aircast braces offer support, they are less effective than casts for patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Orthopaedic surgery
Sports medicine
Traumatology

Context:

Acute ankle sprains represent a common orthopaedic emergency, accounting for up to 4% of emergency room visits.
Lateral ligament involvement, specifically the anterior talo-fibular and calcaneo-fibular ligaments, is characteristic of these injuries.

Purpose:

To compare the effectiveness of different treatment modalities for acute ankle sprains, including compression bandages, Aircast braces, and below-knee casts.
To evaluate the short to mid-term patient outcomes in terms of pain and function.

Summary:

Grade I ankle sprains are adequately managed with compression bandages or Aircast braces.
For Grade II and III acute ankle sprains, below-knee casts demonstrate superior effectiveness compared to Aircast braces.
Aircast braces provide satisfactory support for severe sprains but yield less optimal patient outcomes than casting.

Impact:

Findings guide clinical decision-making for acute ankle sprain management.
Highlights the superior efficacy of below-knee casting for severe ankle sprains.
Informs patient expectations and treatment selection for optimal recovery.