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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries

Background:

  • Acute lateral ankle injuries are prevalent, constituting 20-25% of all musculoskeletal injuries.
  • The Ottawa Ankle Rules are crucial for initial assessment.
  • Mechanical instability is a key factor in injury grading and predicting recurrent sprains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current best practices for managing acute lateral ankle complex injuries.
  • To discuss the role of nonoperative versus operative interventions.
  • To highlight predictors for chronic ankle instability and management options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines.
  • Application of the Ottawa Ankle Rules for initial assessment.
  • Grading of injuries based on mechanical instability.
  • Evaluation of nonoperative functional treatment protocols.
  • Consideration of surgical repair or reconstruction for chronic instability.

Main Results:

  • Nonoperative management is effective for most injury grades.
  • Mechanical instability is a significant predictor of recurrent ankle sprains.
  • Functional treatment with brief immobilization yields satisfactory outcomes.
  • Chronic ankle instability can be successfully managed surgically.
  • Early surgical stabilization may be indicated for elite athletes with delayed examination and 3T MRI findings.

Conclusions:

  • Nonoperative functional treatment is the mainstay for acute lateral ankle injuries.
  • Identifying and managing mechanical instability is key to preventing chronic issues.
  • Surgical intervention should be considered for persistent instability and in specific athlete populations.