Acute Ankle Sprain

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (110 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Mar 2023

Last Review Date

23 May 2023

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acute ankle sprains are commonly seen in both primary care practices and emergency departments and can result in significant short-term morbidity, recurrent injuries, and functional instability. Appropriate initial evaluation and treatment can decrease the likelihood of these complications. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of ankle sprains and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the most commonly injured ankle ligament and the associated mechanism of injury.
  • Describe the evaluation of a patient presenting with an ankle injury.
  • Explain how to use the Ottawa ankle rules to evaluate and manage a patient with an ankle injury.
  • Explain the value of a well-integrated, team approach to provide optimal care for patients with ankle sprains.

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