A comparison of surgical and conservative treatment in ankle ligament tears.

Abstract

Good results have been reported after both primary repair and conservative management of grade III ankle sprains. This prospective study found no advantage of operative treatment compared to taping; no significant differences were found between the groups with regard to objective or subjective stability, functional scores, or the overall result.

• Authors: F Specchiulli, R E Cofano
• Journal: Orthopedics (Orthopedics) Vol. 24 Issue 7 Pg. 686-8 (Jul 2001) ISSN: 0147-7447 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11478556 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• Adhesives

Topics

• Adhesives (therapeutic use)
• Adult
• Ankle Injuries (classification, physiopathology, therapy)
• Athletic Injuries (classification, physiopathology, therapy)
• Braces (standards)
• Casts, Surgical (standards)
• Exercise Therapy (methods, standards)
• Female
• Humans
• Injury Severity Score
• Ligaments, Articular (injuries, physiopathology, surgery)
• Male
• Prospective Studies
• Range of Motion, Articular
• Single-Blind Method
• Suture Techniques
• Treatment Outcome