AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Q & A: Foot and Ankle II

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Video Summary

In this video, a discussion takes place regarding examination anesthesia for Liz Frank injured athletes. The focus is on getting patient buy-in and the number of times they need to be taken to the operating room for stress tests. The speaker suggests that patient buy-in is crucial for high-level athletes who need to return to the field quickly. In stable injuries, immobilization and re-examination over a few weeks may be sufficient. The speaker also mentions a case of an offensive line player where a decision was made to let them go back quickly due to their importance to the team. Another topic discussed is the management of chronic ankle synostosis injuries with calcification in the interosseous membrane. Differentiating between instability and calcification as the cause of symptoms is important, and ultrasound-guided injections and syndesmotic taping tests are suggested as diagnostic tools. The possibility of arthroscopy for assessing stability of the syndesmosis is also mentioned. The speakers emphasize the importance of early intervention to prevent irreversible joint damage and instability-related complications. The video ends with gratitude to the speakers and an invitation for questions.

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Annunziato ( Ned ) Amendola, MD; Kirk McCullough, MD

Keywords

examination anesthesia

Liz Frank injured athletes

patient buy-in

operating room

stress tests