Management of sports injuries of the foot and ankle: an update

Bone Joint J. 2016 Jul;98-B(7):874-83. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.98B7.36588.

Abstract

Sporting injuries around the ankle vary from simple sprains that will resolve spontaneously within a few days to severe injuries which may never fully recover and may threaten the career of a professional athlete. Some of these injuries can be easily overlooked altogether or misdiagnosed with potentially devastating effects on future performance. In this review article, we cover some of the common and important sporting injuries involving the ankle including updates on their management and outcomes. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:874-83.

Keywords: Ankle; Injuries; Sports.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ankle Injuries / therapy*
  • Arthroscopy
  • Athletic Injuries / therapy*
  • Casts, Surgical
  • Conservative Treatment
  • Foot Injuries / therapy*
  • Foot Orthoses
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / surgery
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Orthopedic Procedures
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Return to Sport
  • Sprains and Strains / therapy
  • Tendon Injuries / therapy