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    • Orthopedics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Physical Therapy

    Background:

    • Severe (grade 3) ankle sprains involving lateral ligament disruption are frequent injuries in athletes and non-athletes.
    • Inadequate treatment of these injuries can result in chronic ankle instability, impacting long-term function.
    • Chronic ankle instability poses challenges for individuals seeking to return to athletic or daily activities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a structured treatment program for severe ankle sprains.
    • To assess the effectiveness of an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) combined with a rehabilitation program.
    • To determine the rate and timeframe for return to unrestricted activity following treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of twenty-six patients with severe ankle sprains participated in the study.
    • Patients received a 3-week treatment using an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO).
    • Following AFO use, a 4-week structured rehabilitation program was implemented.

    Main Results:

    • 96% of patients successfully returned to their pre-injury activity levels without restrictions.
    • The average time to return to unrestricted activity was approximately 2.5 months.
    • The ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) demonstrated benefits including ease of use, patient comfort, and facilitation of early movement.

    Conclusions:

    • A treatment regimen involving an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) followed by rehabilitation is highly effective for severe ankle sprains.
    • This approach facilitates a rapid return to sports and activities with a stable and asymptomatic ankle.
    • The AFO offers practical advantages, contributing to patient compliance and successful outcomes in managing ankle instability.