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Posts for tag: Reoccurring Ankle Injuries
Last week, Salma Hayek appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman where she discussed amongst other topics, her reoccurring ankle problems. Hayek expressed that since her first ankle injury, she has continued to reinjure her ankle. Reoccurring ankle injury is especially a concern in ankle sprains, where ankle ligaments undergo some sort of damage. The most frequently sprained ankle ligaments are those on the lateral, or outer aspect, of the ankle namely the anterior talofibular ligament, the posterior talofibular ligament, and the calcaneofibular ligament. These ligaments are most commonly injured when inverting the foot.
There are three grades of ankle sprains increasing in severity from an intact ligament in Grade I to a partially torn ligament in Grade II to Grade III sprains in which ligaments are completely torn. Diagnosis of ankle sprains may include a few different approaches. The anterior drawer ankle test is a physical exam performed to test the laxity of the ligaments. In this test the foot is plantarflexed, or pushed downward from the leg and the examiner pulls the heel away from the body. Ankle sprains can also be diagnosed radiographically.
Once diagnosed, the next step is rehabilitation, although surgery may be necessary if ligaments are completely torn. Rehab begins with focus on edema and pain through rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Rehabilitation then continues on for a couple of weeks focusing on regaining strength, range of motion, and proprioception. This is accomplished through exercise, which may be partial weight bearing or weight bearing. The last phase of rehab which can last weeks to months aims to restore complete function through bracing or taping and possibly orthoses.
Ankle sprains are something we commonly see at Atlantic Foot and Ankle Associates in Port Orange. Although the ankle may start to feel better after a couple of days, we recommend complete rehabilitation of ankle sprains to regain functionality and prevent reoccurrence. This is especially crucial as the most common cause of an ankle sprain is a previous ankle sprain.
By Dr. Sona Ramdath Jr.
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