Conservative Management of Acute Lateral Ligaments of the Ankle Injuries : An Analytical Literature Review

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dc.contributor.authorMaduka, Godsfavour C
dc.contributor.authorJakusonoka, Ruta
dc.contributor.authorMaduka, Divinegrace C
dc.contributor.authorYusuf, Naeem
dc.contributor.institutionRīga Stradiņš University
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-23T11:40:03Z
dc.date.available2023-11-23T11:40:03Z
dc.date.issued2023-10
dc.descriptionCopyright © 2023, Maduka et al.
dc.description.abstractInjuries to the lateral ligaments of the ankle are among the most frequent sporting injuries. These injuries constitute a significant portion of all sports-related injuries. Nearly all cases involve damage to either the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) or the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL). While they are generally considered to be mild injuries, without adequate rehabilitation and treatment, these injuries often result in lingering symptoms for many patients for a period ranging from 6 weeks to 18 months. Subsequently, this analysis seeks to assess the non-surgical, conservative approaches currently employed in managing lateral ligament injuries of the ankle. Therefore, this assessment explores the variations and effectiveness of conservative treatment approaches based on the injury's severity and the mechanisms of trauma. The study conducted an analytical literature review that relied on diverse sources, including orthopedic books, e-books, articles, journals, and internet databases, to accomplish this. The main sources were obtained from reputable databases such as UpToDate, NCBI, and PubMed. Collectively, these sources provide definitions, outlines, evaluations, and discussions related to the topic. As such, they facilitated the formulation of an informed conclusion on the approach to treating lateral ligament injuries of the ankle complex. The reviewed literature shows that early and effective initial treatment involving pain management, prompt resumption of weight-bearing activities, limited immobilisation, and targeted physical therapy yields favorable outcomes for minor-grade sprains and is an effective preventive measure against recurrent injuries. Accordingly, athletes who experience regular ankle sprains should consider prophylactic bracing or taping to lower the risk of re-injury while enhancing their functionality. Notably, the existing functional and conservative management methods demonstrate and yield positive post-treatment outcomes. Nonetheless, the efficiency and effectiveness of these treatments depend on the specific nature of the injury and the unique traits of the individuals who sustain it. Consequently, these factors must be considered for when determining the appropriate treatment approach.en
dc.description.statusPeer reviewed
dc.format.extent156796
dc.identifier.citationMaduka, G C, Jakusonoka, R, Maduka, D C & Yusuf, N 2023, 'Conservative Management of Acute Lateral Ligaments of the Ankle Injuries : An Analytical Literature Review', Cureus, vol. 15, no. 10, pp. e47709. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.47709
dc.identifier.doi10.7759/cureus.47709
dc.identifier.issn2168-8184
dc.identifier.otherPubMedCentral: PMC10641652
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.rsu.lv/jspui/handle/123456789/14980
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofCureus
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subjectacute ankle sprain
dc.subjectreturn to activity
dc.subjectfunctional management
dc.subjectconservative management
dc.subjectptfl
dc.subjectcfl
dc.subjectatf
dc.subjectlateral ligaments of ankle
dc.subject3.2 Clinical medicine
dc.subject1.1. Scientific article indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database
dc.titleConservative Management of Acute Lateral Ligaments of the Ankle Injuries : An Analytical Literature Reviewen
dc.type/dk/atira/pure/researchoutput/researchoutputtypes/contributiontojournal/systematicreview

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