J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2018 Dec;22(4):145-150. 10.14193/jkfas.2018.22.4.145.

Management of High Ankle Sprain

• Choi KY
• Lee JY

• KMID: 2428653
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2018.22.4.145

Abstract

High ankle sprain (distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury) occurs from rotational injuries, specifically external rotation, and may be associated with ankle fractures. The prevalence of these injuries may be higher than previously reported because they may be missed in an initial examination. Syndesmosis injury can lead to significant complications in injured ankle joints, so a precise physical examination and radiological evaluation is necessary. The most important treatment goal is to have the tibia and fibula located in the correct position with respect to each other and to heal in that position. The methods to fix these injuries is controversial.

Keyword

Ankle; Syndesmosis; Tibiofibular joint

MeSH Terms

Ankle Fractures
Ankle Injuries*
Ankle Joint
Ankle*
Fibula
Physical Examination
Prevalence
Tibia