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Inversion trauma of the ankle.

G R Schaap1, G de Keizer, K Marti

  • 1Maria Ziekenhuis, Tilburg, The Netherlands.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Thirty percent of patients reported residual complaints following ankle ligament injuries. The nature and frequency of these complaints were consistent across all injury grades, with no clear treatment guidelines emerging from this study.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Ankle ligament injuries, including sprains and tears, are common, particularly in athletes.
  • Residual complaints and functional handicaps can persist long after the initial injury.
  • Understanding long-term outcomes is crucial for patient management and rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and nature of residual complaints and handicaps 9 months after ankle ligament injuries.
  • To investigate if the severity of the initial injury correlates with the type or frequency of long-term complaints.
  • To identify potential factors influencing recovery and functional outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 1012 patients treated for ankle ligament injuries (distortion or lateral ligament injury).
  • Data collection focused on residual complaints and handicaps at 9 months post-injury.
  • Patient responses were analyzed, with injuries classified into three grades.

Main Results:

  • A response rate of 81% was achieved, with responses evenly distributed across injury grades.
  • Thirty percent of patients reported experiencing residual complaints.
  • The nature and frequency of residual complaints were similar across all three injury grades.

Conclusions:

  • Residual complaints are common in a significant portion of patients following ankle ligament injuries.
  • The severity of the initial ankle ligament injury did not appear to influence the type or frequency of long-term complaints.
  • This study did not yield explanations for the observed results or provide specific treatment guidelines.

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