Abstract

Ankle sprains are a very common injury, suffered by approximately 25,000 patients per year, and affect all age groups, including children, athletes, and the elderly. The recognition of the type of ankle sprain (medial, lateral, syndesmotic) affects early and late management of ankle sprains. Also discussed are the acute diagnosis and treatment of ankle sprains, as well as the consequences of chronic ankle instability, which may include serious conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome and chronic ankle instability. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment, evaluation, prognosis, and prevention are also discussed. Key words: ankle pain, ankle sprain, chronic ankle instability, complex regional pain syndrome, cryoneuroablation, high ankle sprain, lateral ankle sprain, medial ankle sprain,

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