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	Ankle definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms
		The true ankle joint is composed of 3 bones: the tibia which forms the medial (inside) portion of the ankle; the fibula which forms the lateral (outside) portion of the ankle; and the talus underneath.
		In medicine, the ankle is the meeting of the leg and the foot; it is strictly the articulation of the tibia, fibula, and the talus.
		In popular usage, the ankle is often taken to be the ankle joint proper plus the surrounding region including the lower end of the leg and the tarsus, the start of the flat of the foot.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8983 (272 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ankle pain
		Ankle pain is often due to an ankle sprain.
		Other structures in the ankle that can be damaged and cause pain are tendons (which join muscles to bone), cartilage (which cushions joints), and blood vessels.
		In addition to ankle sprains and other injuries, ankle pain can be caused by arthritis, gout, pseudogout, and infection.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003167.htm (873 words)

	Ankle Injuries - Overview, Sprains & Strains - podiatrychannel
		Each year, an estimated 2 million patients are treated for ankle sprains and strains, and ankle fractures are one of the most common injuries treated by orthopedists.
		Ankle injuries usually involve a sudden, unexpected, loss of balance that results in a sharp twist of the ankle.
		A badly torn ligament may need to be surgically reattached to the bone, for example, or a chronically unstable ankle may be strengthened by removing a piece of tendon from one side of the foot and attaching it to the weakened area for support.
	www.podiatrychannel.com /ankleinjuries (713 words)

	High Ankle Sprain
		A "high" ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments between the two major bones of the lower leg (Tibia and Fibula) at the level of the ankle.
		A "high" (syndesmotic) ankle sprain is caused by an outward twisting of the foot and ankle.
		In a "high" ankle sprain, a less common type of inversion injury, the ligaments at the top and outside of the ankle are also torn, increasing the sprain's severity and healing time.
	www.usgyms.net /highanklespr.htm (970 words)

	Prophylactic Ankle Bracing by Jonathan C. Reeser
		Lace-up fabricankle braces (like the Swede-O-Universal Ankle Support or the ASO by MedicalSpecialties) are designed to limit ankle inversion/eversion as well as plantarand dorsi-flexion and should therefore theoretically provide "fullankle support." These braces are also reusable, but require somewhatmore time than the semi-rigid orthoses to take on and off.
		The mechanism by which ankle stabilizers reduce the riskof injury is not yet clear, although it may be related to enhanced proprioceptionat the ankle joint, or the brace's ability to maintain optimum anatomicalalignment of the articular surfaces prior to impact and limitation of extremesin the ankle joint range of motion.
		Nevertheless, the West Point studywould suggest that ankle stabilizers may be of practical benefit in reducingankle injuries in volleyball players, particularly since the majority ofvolleyball related ankle injuries are caused by contact with another athlete.
	www.avca.org /sportsmed/smpcarticles/smpcmedankle.html (670 words)

	Dr. Pribut On Ankle Sprains
		Ankle sprains are more common in athletes participating in sports with side to side movement than that with straight ahead motion.Court sports such as Basketball, Tennis and Raquetball all create a fair share of ankle sprains.
		One of the probable reasons that this ligament is harder to treat is that when the foot pronates either normally or abnormally in gait, the deltoid ligament is under tension and stretched.
		If the ankle does not respond quickly to this treatment, it is probably best to visit your sports physician for an evaluation and treatment.
	www.drpribut.com /sports/spankle.html (980 words)

	Sprained Ankle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		If there is a severe in-turning or out-turning of the foot relative to the ankle, the forces cause the ligaments to stretch beyond their normal length.
		If the ankle joint is examined and moved in certain ways, abnormal looseness (laxity) of the ankle joint occurs.
		Long-term outcome: If an ankle sprain is not recognized, and is not treated with the necessary attention and care, chronic problems of pain and instability may result.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=152&topcategory=Foot (1420 words)

	Ankle Sprains
		The ligamentous structures of the ankle are divided into three groups: the tibiofibular, medial, and lateral complexes.
		The length of recovery for an ankle sprain can be as long as a fracture (6-10 weeks), and it is important for an athlete to wait for healing and rehabilitation to be complete prior to returning to his/her sport.
		It is important to note that because children have open growth plates (epiphyses), it is often difficult to differentiate between an ankle sprain and a growth plate fracture.
	www.massgeneral.org /ortho/Pediatric_Ankle_Sprains.htm (572 words)

	Knee,Wrist,Back,Ankle,Foot,Shoulder & Elbow Braces can be purchased at The Brace Shop
		The most popular ankle stirrup brace among young and older athletes.
		The professional tennis ankle brace, the ASO is widely prescribed by physicians & trainers.
		Exoform forms an injection molded exoskeleton directly onto soft breathable fabric, combining the compression and comfort of a soft ankle brace.
	rd.business.com /index.asp?epm=s.1&bdcq=Ankle&bdcr=2&bdcu=http://www.ankleshop.com/&bdcp=&partner=2662601&bdcs=nwuuid-2662601-FC45FA05-6A5F-4634-3764-758B3B1EA384-ym (625 words)

	Ankle Sprain Injury Prevention (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Ankle sprains plague not only athletes (statistically it is the most common injury sustained by athletes), but also people simply engaging in everyday activities.
		First and foremost, we understand now that ankle sprains reoccur not merely because of failures in ankle flexibility or strength, but moreso due to the loss of balance and control (1-6) in the entire leg.
		In the chronically sprained ankle however, that system of protection is disrupted, and the time it takes for those muscles to react and protect is diminished.
	www.senecapt.com /_articles/Ankle_Injury_Prevention.htm (701 words)

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		Ankle sprains are basically injuries to the ligaments and soft tissues around the ankle.
		Mechanism of injury in ankle fractures usually is when the foot is anchored to the ground and the momentum of the body continues forward; ie when boarding your board comes to a stop, when you fall, and the body goes forward.
		Ankle fractures usually are intra-articular, and hence the articular suface has to be re-aligned to prevent any future problems eg.
	www.taynet.co.uk /users/hdashti/ankle.htm (789 words)

	Ottawa Ankle Rules OK [Nov 1995; 21-5]
		Ottawa Ankle Rules OK Bandolier 13 was taken by a Canadian newsletter which was the source of interesting evidence-based information.
		The Ottawa ankle rules were introduced by means of a lecture, handouts, pocket cards and posters in the emergency departments.
		This means that the implementation of the Ottawa ankle rules saved one patient with ankle or foot injury from having an unnecessary X-ray for every five examined compared with not using the rules.
	www.jr2.ox.ac.uk /bandolier/band21/b21-5.html (657 words)

	Ankle Sprain
		Most ankle sprains occur, not while crashing, but when stepping off the bike or walking alongside the bike.
		If you need support while an ankle sprain heals, there are a variety of ankle braces, ranging from a simple pull-on elastic sock, to strong braces like the one at left.
		Soak the ankle in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes, then begin gentle range of motion.
	www.utahmountainbiking.com /firstaid/anklspr.htm (741 words)

	Ankle Fracture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Ankle injuries are among the most common of the bone and joint injuries.
		Often, the degree of pain, the inability to walk, or concern that a bone may be broken is what might cause you to seek care in an emergency situation.
		The ankle joint is stabilized by 3 groups of ligaments, which are fibers that hold these bones in place.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /Articles/4541-1.asp (329 words)

	Ankle sprains, sprained ankle, ankle injury, ankle pain - information from ePodiatry
		An ankle sprain is the most common injury to the ankle and the long term consequences of an ankle sprain is a common cause of chronic ankle pain.
		An ankle sprain is the stretching and tearing of ligaments - in the sprained ankle the most common damage is done to the talo-fibula ligament (if the ankle sprain is worse, the calcaneo-fibula ligament can also be damaged) - sometimes the tendons also get damaged.
		If the ankle sprain is a 2nd degree sprain, then in addition to the R.I.C.E. principle, a more effective means of immoblising the ankle (splints) may be needed.
	www.epodiatry.com /ankle-sprain.htm (1067 words)

	SCOI Presents Anatomy of the Ankle
		The true ankle joint is composed of 3 bones, seen above from a front, or anterior, view: the tibia which forms the inside, or medial, portion of the ankle; the fibula which forms the lateral, or outside portion of the ankle; and the talus underneath.
		Beneath the true ankle joint is the second part of the ankle, the subtalar joint, which consists of the talus on top and calcaneus on the bottom.
		The lateral collateral ligaments (3), which attach the fibula to the calcaneus and gives the ankle lateral stability; and, on the medial side of the ankle, the deltoid ligaments (4), which connect the tibia to the talus and calcaneus and provide medial stability.
	www.scoi.com /anklanat.htm (303 words)

	Ankle Sprains
		Because the sole of the foot is pointing inward as force is applied, the ligaments stabilizing the lateral - or outside - part of the ankle are stressed.
		Because it is not possible to predict or discuss every possible situation that might arise, it is recommended that the student use common sense in dealing with his or her injury.
		An ankle brace may be necessary to protect the joint from reinjury.
	www.rice.edu /~jenky/sports/ankle.sprain.html (703 words)

	ankle injury treatment \| sprained ankle
		A serious ankle injury often require athletes to keep their ankles immobilized for extended periods of time, and these periods of immobilization can drastically weaken ankle muscles and connective tissues.
		Both groups underwent isokinetic testing of the ankle muscles at the beginning and end of an eight-week training period, which required TR subjects to work out three times per week.
		We'll wait to see whether that makes a difference in the cross-over of strength; one might argue that cross-over would be greater to an immobilized body part, since mobilized areas of the body are already getting some training of their own during normal activity and thus would be less likely to be impacted by cross-overs.
	www.sportsinjurybulletin.com /archive/ankle-injury.html (663 words)

	ANKLE SPRAINS
		The ankle is a joint which is formed by the tibia and fibula (bones above the ankle in the foreleg) and the talus (below the ankle joint).
		On the medial (inside) of the ankle is the deltoid ligament complex which goes from the medial malleolus of the tibia to the talus.
		The sprain occurs when the ankle is turned unexpectedly in any direction that is further than he ligaments are able to tolerate.
	www.arthroscopy.com /sp09005.htm (1129 words)

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