Best Practice Case Studies-Case 114 Asset 3 Ankle X-Ray

Video Transcription

Video Summary

This educational video reviews ankle x-ray anatomy and common adult injuries. It explains the AP, lateral, and mortise views and how to assess alignment of the tibia, fibula, talus, and ankle mortise. It covers ankle sprains, Ottawa ankle rules for deciding when to order x-rays, and treatment with PRICE, bracing, proprioception exercises, and physical therapy. It then discusses rotational ankle fractures using the Weber classification, emphasizing medial clear space widening, instability, and when surgery is needed. Finally, it reviews high-energy pilon/tibial plafond fractures, which often require urgent orthopedic care, CT imaging, and external fixation.

Meta Tag

Edition 4th Edition

Related Case 4th Edition, Case 114

Topic Ankle

Keywords

4th Edition

4th Edition, Case 114

Ankle

ankle x-ray anatomy

ankle sprain

Ottawa ankle rules

Weber fracture classification

pilon fracture