Nerve injury associated with plantarflexion-inversion ankle sprains

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2000 Apr;17(2):361-9, vi-vii.

Abstract

This article presents some of the less frequently described nerve pathologies associated with severe plantarflexion-inversion ankle sprains. It outlines the likely mechanisms of nerve injury, the typical presentations, and treatment possibilities. An anatomic review of the lower extremity, with emphasis on the neurologic structures, is also included to assist in understanding the mechanism and location of the nerve injury.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Injuries / complications*
  • Ankle Injuries / therapy
  • Humans
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnosis
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / therapy
  • Peroneal Nerve / injuries*
  • Rupture
  • Sprains and Strains / complications*
  • Sprains and Strains / therapy
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Tibial Nerve / injuries*