This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Ankle Sprains. It was created by Holly Wright (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Erika Persson (Pediatric Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician, University of Alberta).

Click on the image below for the full-screen PDF handout.

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• Podcast: Sports Injuries: Ankle

References 

1. Daud, A., Koucheki, R., & Schemitsch, G., (2022). Orthopedic Surgery. In Y Lytvyn, & M.A Qazi (Eds), Toronto Notes . Toronto Notes for Medical Students, Inc.
2. Wolfe, M. W., Uhl, T. L., Mattacola, C. G., & McCluskey, L. C. (2001). Management of ankle sprains. American family physician, 63(1), 93–104.
3. Chorley, J., & Ernest, K. (2024). Ankle pain in the active child or skeletally immature adolescent: Overview of causes. Retrieved January 18,2024 from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ankle-pain-in-the-active-child-or-skeletally-immature-adolescent-overview-of-causes
4. Maughan, K., & Jackson, J. (2023). Ankle sprain in adults: Evaluation and diagnosis. UpToDate. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ankle-sprain-in-adults-evaluation-and-diagnosis
5. Maughan, K., & Jackson, J. (2023). Ankle sprain in adults: Management. UpToDate. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ankle-sprain-in-adults-management?
6. Stiell, I. G., McKnight, R. D., Greenberg, G. H., McDowell, I., Nair, R. C., Wells, G. A., Johns, C., & Worthington, J. R. (1994). Implementation of the Ottawa ankle rules. JAMA, 271(11), 827–832.

7. Images (All public use) 1.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:919_Ankle_Feet_Joints.jpg