Common Injuries of the Ankle

MOI

________: forced dorsiflexion and rotation of the ankle at the talar dome that causes separation of the tibia and fibula.

Chronic

________ is typically found in runners and causes pain and muscle ischemia during activity and then subsides once the activity is ceased.

ATF

________: first to be injured because it is the weakest of the three ligaments due to its anterior position.

Compartment Syndrome

________ may occur either through acute trauma or chronic overuse.

loss of oxygen

The compression causes a(n) ________ to the muscle which can result in tissue death and serious complication.

Tibia Fracture

________: can be very serious and debilitating due to its status as the primary weight bearing bone.

talar dome

The talus will tear the supporting ligaments and often fractures either or both of the malleoli because the ________ is forcibly removed from its normal position.

Fibula Fracture

________: most common seen in sport activities.

MOI

________: when ankle is forcibly moved into inversion and plantarflexion.

MOI

________: increase in fluid pressure within the facial tissue that then compresses the muscles, nerves and blood vessels.

MOI

________: Direct force against bone or indirect abuse such as twisting motion.

MOI

________: occurs as a result of a sudden increase in duration of intensity of training.

MOI

________: twisting motion during full weight bearing, ankle sprain mechanism.