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What is the most common mechanism of injury for an inversion sprain?
What is the most common mechanism of injury for an inversion sprain?
- Eversion sprain
- Rotation
- Compression
- Lateral ligament complex (correct)
What acronym is used for initial management of ankle injuries to prevent mild sprains from appearing severe?
What acronym is used for initial management of ankle injuries to prevent mild sprains from appearing severe?
- RICE
- POLICE (correct)
- PRICE
- ROMP
Which ligament is described as the weakest of all ligaments in the ankle?
Which ligament is described as the weakest of all ligaments in the ankle?
- ATFL (correct)
- Deltoid ligament
- Medial ligament complex
- Syndesmosis
Which factor is identified as the largest risk factor for injury recurrence?
Which factor is identified as the largest risk factor for injury recurrence?
What would be an indication that could differentiate between a ligament sprain and a fracture based on onset of pain?
What would be an indication that could differentiate between a ligament sprain and a fracture based on onset of pain?
Which injury type is more common, according to the text?
Which injury type is more common, according to the text?
What is the most common mechanism of injury for lateral ankle sprains?
What is the most common mechanism of injury for lateral ankle sprains?
Which ligament is most commonly injured in lateral ankle sprains?
Which ligament is most commonly injured in lateral ankle sprains?
What is the recommended initial treatment for an acute lateral ankle sprain?
What is the recommended initial treatment for an acute lateral ankle sprain?
Which physical examination finding is suggestive of a syndesmotic injury?
Which physical examination finding is suggestive of a syndesmotic injury?
What is the recommended rehabilitation approach for a grade 2 lateral ankle sprain?
What is the recommended rehabilitation approach for a grade 2 lateral ankle sprain?
Which intervention is most effective for preventing recurrent lateral ankle sprains?
Which intervention is most effective for preventing recurrent lateral ankle sprains?
What is the most likely cause of a peroneal tendon dislocation?
What is the most likely cause of a peroneal tendon dislocation?
What is the primary goal of rehabilitation for a patient with a peroneal tendon dislocation?
What is the primary goal of rehabilitation for a patient with a peroneal tendon dislocation?
Which of the following is NOT a common finding in the 'difficult' ankle?
Which of the following is NOT a common finding in the 'difficult' ankle?
When evaluating a 'difficult' ankle, which of the following should be the first step?
When evaluating a 'difficult' ankle, which of the following should be the first step?
Which of the following is the most common cause of a 'difficult' ankle?
Which of the following is the most common cause of a 'difficult' ankle?
A patient presents with a history of a severe ankle sprain several months ago. Which of the following should be the first step in the physical examination?
A patient presents with a history of a severe ankle sprain several months ago. Which of the following should be the first step in the physical examination?
