Ankle sprain- Lateral Epicondylitis

Question 1

Ankle joint

Answer 1

hinge joint, up and down mov’t, Dorsi/plantar flexion and En/in version

Question 2

What are the 3 bones involved in the ankle joint

Answer 2

tibia fibula and talus

Question 3

Ankle joint is stabilized by ligaments on medial and lateral sides. List 3 of the lateral ligaments

Answer 3

Anterior talofibular
Calcaneofibular
Posterior talofibular

Question 4

List the main Medial Ligament and where they attach to

Answer 4

Deltoid ligament attaches to the talus, calcaneous and navicular

Question 5

What bones and ligaments are involved with INVERSION

Answer 5

Bones: talus, fibula, calcaneous
Ligs: Anterior, Calcaneofibular, Posterior

Question 6

”” ENVERSION

Answer 6

bones: talus, tibia, calcaneous, navicular
ligs: Deltoid

Question 7

What are the clinical implications to an Inversion spain?

Answer 7

• Loss of instability,balance and lots of pain

- May not bear weight, increased chance of falling or re-injury

Question 8

Acute management (4)

Answer 8

• RICE
• Immobilize in neutral or slight dorsiflexion
• PWB with crutches
• circulation

Question 9

Subacute (3)

Answer 9

• Splint @ PWB
• Gentle joint mobilization
• AROM if NWB

Question 10

Lateral Epicondylitis

Answer 10

Tennis elbow - Pain in wrist extensor muscle tendon along the later epicondyle and radionumeral joint with gripping activities.