The assessment and management of lateral ankle ligament injuries

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De Wilde, J.
Jansen van Rensburg, Audrey
Grant, C.C. (Catharina Cornelia)
Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina

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MedPharm Publications

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The assessment and management, as well as the clinical examination, special investigations and treatment of sports-related lateral ankle ligament injuries, are summarised for the general practitioner. Practical advice is discussed, when identifying and diagnosing chronic ankle injuries, and subsequent referral for specialist involvement.

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Treatment, Rehabilitation, Lateral ankle ligament injuries, Ankle injuries, Sports-related ankle sprains and fractures

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De Wilde, J, Janse van Rensburg, DC, Grant, CC & Jansen van Rensburg, A 2014, 'The assessment and management of lateral ankle ligament injuries', South African Family Practice, vol. 56, no. 4, pp. 13-18.