Grade III injuries of the lateral ligaments of the ankle: the incidence and a simple stress test.
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- 1 December 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Emergency Medicine Journal
- Vol. 3 (4) , 247-251
- https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.3.4.247
Abstract
One hundred and seventy-five consecutive acute ankle injuries were assessed for instability. A simplified radiological anterior stress test, without anaesthesia, was used to assess instability. Nineteen patients (11%) showed evidence of gross instability (Grade III injuries). This is recommended as a simple screening test.Keywords
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