About this episode
We dissect one of the most common injuries we see in the ER -- ankle sprains
Hosts:
Brian Gilberti, MD
Audrey Bree Tse, MD
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Tags: Orthopedics
Show Notes
Background
Among most common injuries evaluated in ED
A sprain is an injury to 1 or more ligaments about the ankle joint
Highest rate among teenagers and young adults
Higher incidence among women than men
Almost a half are sustained during sports
Greatest risk factor is a history of prior ankle sprai
