AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Current Concepts in Managing High Ankle Sprain

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Video Summary

The video discusses high ankle sprains, focusing on the background, clinical evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. The presenter explains the anatomy of the ankle and different structures involved in high ankle sprains. They also discuss the mechanism of injury, evaluation techniques such as physical exams and X-rays, and the role of MRI in diagnosis. The presenter categorizes high ankle sprains into three different types based on the extent of injury and provides treatment approaches for each category. They emphasize the importance of swelling control in rehabilitation and the use of various modalities like BFR and GPS tracking to monitor progress. The presenter also shares a case study and highlights the importance of communication, consent, compassion, and competency in decision-making. The ultimate goal is to safely return athletes to full function and minimize long-term complications. The video concludes with a discussion on the return to play criteria and the importance of considering factors such as subsequent injury risk and contractual obligations.

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Presented by Norman Waldrop MD

Keywords

high ankle sprains

clinical evaluation

treatment

rehabilitation

MRI diagnosis