Ankle Sprain Grading

What is the criterion for ankle sprain grading?

location of tenderness

edema and ecchymosis

weight bearing ability

ligament damage

instability

How many grades of ankle sprains are there?

3

What is the location of tenderness for a grade 1 ankle sprain?

anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)

Describe the edema and ecchymosis for a grade 1 ankle sprain

slight and local

Describe the patient’s weight bearing ability for a grade 1 ankle sprain

full or partial

Describe the ligament damage for a grade 1 ankle sprain

stretched

Describe the instability for a grade 1 ankle sprain

none

What is the location of tenderness for a grade 2 ankle sprain?

anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)

calcaneofibular ligament (CFL)

Describe the edema and ecchymosis for a grade 2 ankle sprain

moderate and local

Describe the patient’s weight bearing ability for a grade 2 ankle sprain

difficulty without crutches

Describe the ligament damage for a grade 2 ankle sprain

partial tear

Describe the instability for a grade 2 ankle sprain

none or slight

What is the location of tenderness for a grade 3 ankle sprain?

anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)

calcaeofibular ligament (CFL)

posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL)

Describe the edema and ecchymosis for a grade 3 ankle sprain

significant and diffuse

Describe the patient’s weight bearing ability for a grade 3 ankle sprain

impossible without significant pain

Describe the ligament damage for a grade 3 ankle sprain

complete tear

Describe the instability for a grade 3 ankle sprain

definite