Management of High Ankle Sprain.
10.14193/jkfas.2018.22.4.145
- Author:
Kwi Youn CHOI
1
;
Jun Young LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. leejy88@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Ankle;
Syndesmosis;
Tibiofibular joint
- MeSH:
Ankle Fractures;
Ankle Injuries*;
Ankle Joint;
Ankle*;
Fibula;
Physical Examination;
Prevalence;
Tibia
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2018;22(4):145-150
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
High ankle sprain (distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury) occurs from rotational injuries, specifically external rotation, and may be associated with ankle fractures. The prevalence of these injuries may be higher than previously reported because they may be missed in an initial examination. Syndesmosis injury can lead to significant complications in injured ankle joints, so a precise physical examination and radiological evaluation is necessary. The most important treatment goal is to have the tibia and fibula located in the correct position with respect to each other and to heal in that position. The methods to fix these injuries is controversial.
