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High Ankle Sprain
DC Consult Editorial Staff - 9/11/2008
New evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
overviews of High Ankle Sprain (HAS) have been added to the
list of clinical conditions available on DCConsult. The
diagnosis overview discusses the evidence that exists for
validity of the following tests: Ottawa Ankle Rules, Tuning
Fork, Clinical Signs (External Rotation, Cotton Test,
Crossed-leg Test, Squeeze Test [aka Hopkins Test],
Dorsiflexion-Compression Test, Fibula Translation Test, and
Syndesmosis Ligament Palpation), and Imaging (arthroscopy,
MRI, plain film, and ultrasonograph). Among the conservative
treatments and level of evidence discussed are functional
treatment (including rest, ice, elevation; bracing;
exercise; balance training; and manipulation/mobilization),
comfrey root, and low level laser therapy; the medical
treatments of NSAIDs and surgery are also discussed by
evidence. [full
article]
The patient handout for High Ankle Sprain will be available
soon; the patient handout for Lateral Ankle Sprain is now
available.
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