The assessment and management of lateral ankle ligament injuries

  • Jean De Wilde
  • D C Janse van Rensburg University of Pretoria
  • C C Grant University of Pretoria
  • A Jansen van Rensburg University of Pretoria
Keywords: ankle, ligament, injuries, treatment, rehabilitation

Abstract

The assessment and management, as well as the clinical examination, special investigations and treatment of sports-related lateral ankle ligament injuries, are summarised for the general practitioner. Practical advice is discussed, when identifying and diagnosing chronic ankle injuries, and subsequent referral for specialist involvement.

Author Biographies

Jean De Wilde
MBChB, MSc Sports Medicine Student Section Sports Medicine and Exercise SMART Team University of Pretoria
D C Janse van Rensburg, University of Pretoria
MD Head of Department Section Sports Medicine and Exercise SMART Team University of Pretoria
C C Grant, University of Pretoria
PhD Senior Lecturer Section Sports Medicine and Exercise SMART Team University of Pretoria
A Jansen van Rensburg, University of Pretoria
MSc Research Officer Section Sports Medicine and Exercise SMART Team University of Pretoria
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Published
2014-10-24
Issue
Vol 56 No 4: July/August 2014
Section
Review Articles
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