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Return to Play After a Lateral Ligament Ankle Sprain
P D'Hooghe1, F Cruz2, K Alkhelaifi2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aspetar Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery Hospital, Sports City Street 1, Aspire Zone, P.O. Box: 29222, Doha, Qatar. Pieter.DHooghe@aspetar.com.
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
|May 8, 2020
Summary
Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury. Most athletes recover fully with conservative treatment, but differentiating complex injuries is key for optimal return to play.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
Background:
- Sports-related ankle injuries are prevalent, with ankle sprains being the most common.
- Severe ankle sprains can involve associated bony fractures, cartilage defects, and syndesmotic lesions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current evidence on common sports-related ankle injuries.
- To focus on diagnostic and treatment strategies for return to play.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of sports-related ankle injuries.
- Analysis of joint anatomy, epidemiology, clinical findings, and treatment options.
Main Results:
- Ankle sprains are the most frequent sports injury globally.
- Conservative management yields excellent outcomes for most athletes, facilitating return to pre-injury levels.
- Complex injuries require careful differentiation from simple ligament sprains.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation programs improve prognosis and expedite return to sport.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and successful return to athletic participation.
