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Acute Lateral Ankle Sprains In Track & Field Athletes: A Proposal Of An Expanded Classification

Synopsis

We present a longitudinal observational study on classification of acute lateral ankle ligament injuries in track & field athletes, based on objective criteria. These very common and sometimes troublesome sports injuries are treated functionally but there is a lack in international literature in predicting the time needed for full recovery.

Taking into consideration:

1. active range of motion
2. oedema
3. stress radiographs findings
4. full rehabilitation time

we divided grade III sprains in IIIA and IIIB, proposing that these injuries can be classified in four categories (I, II, IIA, IIIB).

The ROM - Oedema - stress radiographs (R.E.S) classification that we propose evaluates the severity of lateral ankle injuries, is an easy and practical method and predicts full return in athletic activities without residual complaints, if the proper rehabilitation program is executed.