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Persistent ankle pain after a 'simple sprain'.

W Stokes¹, G B Western

¹Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY, 10128, USA.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine

|January 21, 2010

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This case study highlights a 19-year-old equestrian athlete experiencing persistent lateral ankle pain after an initial injury. Early diagnosis and management of ankle sprains are crucial for athletes to return to sport.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Athletic Training

Background:

Persistent lateral ankle pain can significantly impact an equestrian athlete's performance and quality of life.
Ankle sprains are common injuries in sports, particularly those involving jumping and quick changes in direction, such as equestrian activities.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of a 19-year-old female equestrian athlete with a 6-month history of right lateral ankle pain.
To discuss the diagnostic and management considerations for lateral ankle sprains in collegiate athletes.

Main Methods:

A case report detailing the clinical presentation, initial evaluation, and subsequent management of a 19-year-old female equestrian athlete.
Review of the patient's history, symptoms, and treatment course.

Main Results:

The patient experienced persistent right lateral ankle pain and swelling for 6 months, interfering with horseback riding.
Initial evaluation suggested a lateral ankle sprain, with return to sport within 5 days with protective taping.

Conclusions:

Prompt and accurate diagnosis of ankle injuries is essential for athletes.
Appropriate management strategies can facilitate a timely return to sport for athletes with ankle sprains.