Best Practice Case Studies-Ankle

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This study document includes questions and answers related to diagnosing and assessing the risk factors for ankle injuries. 

<strong>Study Question #1</strong> addresses the likelihood of a syndesmotic ankle injury. The correct answer is B: "Pain along the anterior ankle when an external rotation force is applied with the proximal leg stabilized and the ankle dorsiflexed." This describes a positive external rotation test, indicating syndesmotic injury, supported by a systematic review showing this test's high inter-rater reliability. Other options, such as pain over the anterior talofibular ligament or the mid-calf level, suggest different conditions or tests, such as lateral ankle sprain or a negative squeeze test. Reference materials include clinical reviews and systematic analyses focusing on the features and diagnostic tests associated with syndesmotic injuries.

<strong>Study Question #2</strong> asks about factors significantly associated with the risk of future ankle sprains. The correct answer is C: "Positive single-leg balance test." This test is linked with a higher risk of future ankle sprains, with data showing a significant relative risk increase in individuals who did not use taping during the test. In contrast, previous contralateral ankle injuries and current preventive measures like taping or bracing were not significantly associated with future sprain risks, according to the highlighted studies. References include research findings on balance tests and their predictive value in sports medicine literature.

Collectively, these questions and reference analyses emphasize diagnosing specific ankle injuries and identifying risk factors for future injuries effectively.

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Edition 3rd Edition

Related Case 3rd Edition, Case 02

Topic Ankle

Keywords

ankle injuries

syndesmotic injury

external rotation test

anterior talofibular ligament

squeeze test

single-leg balance test

ankle sprains

risk factors

diagnostic tests

sports medicine

3rd Edition

3rd Edition, Case 02

Ankle