25 Questions
What type of ankle sprain is the most common?
Inversion sprain
What is injured in the most common type of ankle sprain?
Lateral ligaments
What is the direction of the ankle sprain that is most common?
Inversion direction
Which of the following is NOT a type of ankle sprain?
Flexion sprain
What is the result of an inversion ankle sprain?
Injury to the lateral ligaments
What type of sprains are extremely hard to treat?
Sprains of the syndesmotic ligaments
How do syndesmotic ligament sprains compare to inversion or eversion sprains in terms of healing time?
They take many months to heal
What is a characteristic of syndesmotic ligament sprains?
They are hard to treat
Which type of sprain is often compared to syndesmotic ligament sprains?
Inversion or eversion sprains
What is a key difference between syndesmotic ligament sprains and other types of sprains?
Their healing time
What is the main function of the deltoid ligament?
To restrict excessive eversion of the foot
Which of the following bones extends further inferiorly?
Fibular malleolus
What is the result of the combination of the fibular malleolus extending further inferiorly and the strength of the deltoid ligament?
Prevention of excessive eversion of the foot
What is the relationship between the fibular malleolus and the tibial malleolus in terms of inferior extension?
The fibular malleolus extends more inferiorly
What is the direction of movement that the deltoid ligament helps to prevent?
Eversion
What is the primary function of the foot in most sports?
To provide both stability and shock attenuation
Which of the following exercises is specifically targeted at strengthening the Peroneal muscle?
Peroneal muscle strengthening exercises
What is the name of the device that provides compression and cold therapy to the ankle?
Ankle Cryo-cuff
What is the primary purpose of friction massage in the context of ankle rehabilitation?
To treat Lateral Ligaments injuries
Which of the following devices is used to provide support and stability to the ankle during the healing process?
Walking boot
What is hallux valgus characterized by?
The large toe assuming a valgus position
What is affected in hallux valgus?
The head of the first metatarsal
What is the direction of the large toe in hallux valgus?
Valgus
What is the name of the deformity characterized by the large toe pointing towards the smaller toes?
Hallux valgus
What is the deformity of hallux valgus typically associated with?
The first metatarsal
Study Notes
Inversion Sprains
- Inversion ankle sprains resulting in lateral ligament injuries are the most common type of sprain.
- The fibular malleolus extends further inferiorly than the tibial malleolus, which, combined with the strength of the deltoid ligament, prevents excessive eversion.
Syndesmotic Ligament Sprains
- Syndesmotic ligament sprains are extremely difficult to treat and often take many months to heal, longer than inversion or eversion sprains.
Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Treatment options include:
- Intermittent air compression devices
- Ultrasound therapy
- Ankle air splints
- Walking boots
- Ankle Cryo-cuffs
- Balance training
- Biodex stability system
- Proprioception training using a wobble board
- Peroneal muscle strengthening exercises
- Friction massage for lateral and medial ligaments (A and B)
Foot Injuries
- Foot injuries are common in sports involving running or jumping, which require the foot to provide stability and shock attenuation.
Hallux Valgus (Bunions)
- Hallux valgus is a deformity of the head of the first metatarsal, where the large toe assumes a valgus position.
- In a normal foot, the toes are aligned properly.
This quiz covers inversion ankle sprains, specifically the injury to the lateral ligaments. Test your knowledge on this common type of ankle injury.
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