injuries in the US. While an inversion ankle injury often involves injury to the lateral collateral ankle
ligaments, other structures in this area may also be injured. These associated injuries may not
be evident until weeks or months after the initial event, and may not present themselves until the patient
attempts to return to full activity but is unable to because of persistent pain. Typical associated injuries
include chronic lateral ankle instability, peroneal tendon damage, nerve injury, syndesmotic sprain or tear,
and intraarticular cartilage damage. Although the injury may initially seem minor, a thorough evaluation and aggressive, conservative therapy is important in improving the outcome.
Symptoms
- Patients often complain that the affected ankle feels “unstable” or “gives out” frequently
- Patients typically feel unsteady when walking on uneven ground or sloped surfaces
- Repeated inversion injuries will occur with the slightest provocation
- Patients commonly report twisting or spraining ankles every few months with varying levels of severity
- Persistent swelling to the anterolateral aspect of the ankle
- Bracing or taping may not provide adequate stability
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