SPORTS INJURIES: FOOT & ANKLE

Sports Medicine: Foot & Ankle

The foot and ankle complex are the most common area of bone, joint, ligament and tendon injury in sports. While the severity of the commonest injuries discussed here may vary from simple sprains with early recovery to injuries at the severe end of the spectrum, an accurate diagnosis and early treatment are paramount. It is the responsibility of the treating clinician to be cognizant of classic symptoms and subtle signs of significant injuries that will ultimately shape the prognosis and time to return to sport.

Leading Injuries:

Lateral Ankle Ligament Injury

Syndesmosis of the ankle

Deltoid – medial ankle

Turf Toe

Proximal 5^th Metatarsal Fractures

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