Managing ankle injuries in the emergency department

J Emerg Med. 1999 Jul-Aug;17(4):651-60. doi: 10.1016/s0736-4679(99)00060-8.

Abstract

We review the anatomy and physiology of the ankle joint with attention to the structures most likely to be injured. We discuss the epidemiology of ankle injuries and their physical and radiographic evaluation, including the Ottawa Ankle Rules. Treatment, consultation, and pitfalls are followed by more specific discussions of tendonitis, Achilles tendon injury, tendonous subluxations, tarsal tunnel syndrome, sonovial impingement, and injury to the os trigonum. The references provide a guide for further reading.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Ankle Injuries / physiopathology
  • Ankle Injuries / therapy*
  • Ankle Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Sprains and Strains / diagnostic imaging
  • Sprains and Strains / physiopathology
  • Sprains and Strains / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome