An uncommon ankle sprain.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Ankle sprain is the most frequently occurring acute injury in tennis, accounting for 20-25% of all injuries. In the current paper, we assess the cause of ankle sprain and suggest possibilities to be considered during diagnosis. We assessed a professional tennis player with a partial tear of the long peroneal tendon after an ankle sprain by physical exam, X-ray and MRI. Conservative treatment by means of soft cast and propriocepsis training led to full recovery. Peroneal tendon disorders must be part of the differential diagnosis after ankle sprain in the professional athlete.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Tendon Injuries
- Tennis
Anatomy
- ankle