Syndesmotic ankle sprains are very common among athletes and represent a significant source of persistent pain and disability. This study discusses the anatomy, mechanism of injury, diagnosis, and treatment of syndesmosis sprains of the ankle while identifying controversies in management and topics for future research.
Syndesmosis injuries are among the most difficult foot and ankle injuries to treat. An injury to the syndesmosis can include a wide spectrum of injury. This study breaks down the anatomy, biomechanics, diagnosis, and treatment of a syndesmosis injuries.
The subtalar joint has had considerable attention as an area of injury and pathology. This study reviews the anatomy, biomechanics, and diagnostic techniques used for a the subtalar joint, in addition to some specific diagnoses.
Although skin infections are common among athletes, there has been no prior reporting on the subsequent development of septicemia. This study reports a case of staphylococcal septicemia that occurred in a college football player. The study outlines the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment.
This case study breaks down a healthy softball players spontaneous spiral fracture of the humerus. This rare injury is discussed, addressing the mechanism of the injury, the treatment, and the types of sports that this type of fracture has been reported to occur.
This study examined 26 athletes that had continued pain after strenuous exercise. The study found that 15 patients had stress fractures, all of whom had positive roentgenographic studies.
There are many obstacles an athlete has to overcome before returning to play after an ankle injury. This study analyzes existing literature on returning to play after an ankle injury, and complies a set of physical test to ensure a healthy return to play.
There is little literature on the reconstruction of subtalar instability. This study describes, in detail, three commonly used reconstruction techniques for subtalar instability.
Mobile-bearing ankle replacement has become a popular treatment option outside of the United States. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of the mobile-bearing prosthesis in treating end stage ankle arthritis. This procedure was tested against the Scandanavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR).
This article gives treating physicians a general overview of the more common foot and ankle injuries seen in athletes. This article breaks down the potentially debilitating injuries that can be present in common sprains and strains.
