Risk factors for chronic ankle instability after first episode of lateral ankle sprain: A retrospective analysis of 362 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is a common sequela following an acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS). To treat an acute LAS more effectively and efficiently, it is important to identify patients at substantial risk for developing CAI. This study identifies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) manifestations for predicting CAI development after a first episode of LAS and explores appropriate clinical indications for ordering MRI scans for these patients.

Methods

All patients with a first-episode LAS who received plain radiograph and MRI scanning within the first 2 weeks after LAS from December 1, 2017 to December 1, 2019 were identified. Data were collected using the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool at final follow-up. Demographic and other related clinical variables, in

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10466191 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature