Unstable ankle
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It is an increased freedom of the joint, which can lead to repeated subluxations , pain and deterioration of joint function..
Etiology[edit | edit source]
- most often on the basis of recurrent injuries of the lateral fibrous stabilizers of the ankle joint;
Clinical picture[edit | edit source]
- patients come with the problem of repeated distortions , sometimes feelings of the joint popping out, less often pain;
- clinical examination: anterior socket +, inversion stress test +, increased freedom in the tibiofibular fork on the holding X- ray image.
Therapy[edit | edit source]
- conservative treatment: physiotherapy, orthosis , shoe modification;
- surgical stabilization of the joint: plastic surgery with the peroneus brevis tendon etc.
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References[edit | edit source]
- GALLO, Jiří, et al. Orthopedics for students of medical and health faculties. 1st edition. Olomouc: Palacký University in Olomouc, 2011. ISBN 978-80-244-2486-6 .
