IC 303-2022: Team Physician Update: It’s Not a Knee or a Shoulder Injury, Am I Doing it Right?-Team Physician Update: It’s Not a Knee or a Shoulder Injury, Am I Doing it Right? (3/4)

Team Physician Update: It’s Not a Knee or a Shoulder Injury, Am I Doing it Right? (3/4)

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Video Summary

In the video, the speaker discusses the importance of foot and ankle injuries and their prevalence in sports. They focus on four specific types of injuries: turf toe, Lisfranc injuries, Jones fractures, and high ankle sprains. For turf toe injuries, the speaker explains that they are tears or sprains of the plantar plate and ligaments of the great toe. They discuss the evaluation, including physical exams and imaging techniques, and mention that severe cases may require surgery. In the case of Lisfranc injuries, the speaker emphasizes the need to check for subtle signs and the important role of MRIs. They explain that non-operative treatments are typically reserved for non-displaced injuries and that surgical options are available for other cases. Jones fractures, fractures at the base of the fifth metatarsal, are discussed, and the speaker explains that surgical intervention is common due to a high rate of non-union and re-fracture risk. They mention various surgical techniques and discuss a specific case where a planter plate was used. Lastly, the speaker focuses on high ankle sprains, explaining the anatomy and mechanisms of injury. They emphasize the importance of proper evaluation and the role of MRIs. Surgical treatment is discussed, along with the rehabilitation process for a specific case involving a quarterback. Overall, the video provides an overview of these foot and ankle injuries, their evaluation, treatment options, and rehabilitation processes.

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Norman Waldrop, MD

Keywords

foot and ankle injuries

prevalence in sports

turf toe

Lisfranc injuries

Jones fractures

high ankle sprains