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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for acute ankle sprains

C N Borromeo1, J L Ryan, P A Marchetto

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, Temple University Medical School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 26, 1997
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This study found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy did not significantly improve recovery time or reduce pain for acute ankle sprains compared to standard air treatment. Both groups experienced similar outcomes in joint function and recovery duration.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine

Background:

  • Acute ankle sprains are common injuries requiring effective treatment.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been explored for its potential anti-inflammatory and tissue-healing properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in treating acute ankle sprains.
  • To compare HBOT with standard air treatment in a hyperbaric chamber for recovery outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized double-blind study involving 32 subjects with acute ankle sprains.
  • Treatment group (N=16) received HBOT at 2 atmospheres absolute (ATA), control group (N=16) received air at 1.1 ATA.
  • Three treatment sessions were administered, with functional index, pain, volume, and range of motion assessed.

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Main Results:

  • Joint function improved in both groups, with a trend towards greater improvement in the HBOT group.
  • No significant differences were observed in foot and ankle volume, subjective pain index, or range of motion between groups.
  • Time to recovery was similar for both HBOT and air treatment groups (approximately 16 days).

Conclusions:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at 2 ATA did not demonstrate a significant benefit over air treatment at 1.1 ATA for acute ankle sprains.
  • Further research may be needed to explore HBOT's role in managing ankle sprains or other soft tissue injuries.