Ankle Injuries and Anatomy

Front

The distal end of the fibula forms what bony knob?

Back

Lateral malleolus

Front

When evaluating an ankle, always compare it to what?

Back

The opposite (uninjured) ankle

Front

What ligament is injured in an eversion ankle sprain?

Back

Deltoid ligament

Front

List 2 signs & symptoms of compartment syndrome.

Back

Pain out of proportion, numbness/tingling

Front

What is the most commonly injured ligament in the ankle?

Back

Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)

Front

What movement causes the tibiofibular ligament to be injured?

Back

Dorsiflexion with external rotation (High ankle sprain)

Front

With an eversion ankle sprain, a fracture should be suspected of what bone?

Back

Fibula (often at the distal end)

Front

What four bones make up the ankle joint?

Back

Tibia, fibula, talus, and calcaneus

Front

What 3 tests should be performed on the sideline or field to evaluate a fracture?

Back

Palpation, percussion test, compression test

Front

When an athlete has a fractured ankle, he/she may feel what because of the trauma to the body?

Back

Shock or nausea