Complexities Involving the Ankle Sprain, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Alexandre Godoy-Santos brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Complexities Involving the Ankle Sprain. Although the ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury, there is considerable controversy around its treatment and management. In this issue, top experts discuss advanced imaging in acute ankle sprains, physical examination of ankle sprain and ankle instability, acute ankle sprain in elite athletes, ankle joint microinstability, medial ankle sprain, and more. Contains 16 practice-oriented topics including the burden of the ¿simple ankle sprains”: a review of the epidemiology and long-term impact; anatomy of the ankle and subtalar joint ligaments: what don¿t we know about it?; can weightbearing CT be a game-changer in the assessment of ankle sprain and ankle instability?; the role of needle arthroscopy in the assessment and treatment of ankle sprains; multidirectional ankle instability: what is it?; and more.  Provides in-depth clinical reviews on complexities involving the ankle sprain, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.  Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.