CME OnDemand: New Advances in Sports and Forefoot/MIS - What's New and What's Next?-Lateral Ankle Instability

Lateral Ankle Instability - Jess H. Mullens, MD; Tanner Cox, MD

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Video Summary

In the video, Jess Mullins from the University of South Alabama discusses lateral ankle instability. She thanks Dr. Tanner Cox for assisting with the content and references. While she is a consultant for Arthrex and Crossroads, she focuses on general treatment without specific product mentions. Jess covers the anatomy of lateral ligamentous instability, diagnostic methods including MRI, ultrasound, and x-rays, and the progression of treatment over time. She emphasizes the prevalence of lateral ankle sprains, factors contributing to instability, and the importance of understanding the ligamentous complex and anatomy. Jess discusses the weakness of the ATFL ligament and the significance of the posterior talofibular ligament. She also mentions the inferior extensor retinaculum and subtalar stabilizers. The video includes information about examining patients, associated injuries, diagnostic accuracy, treatment options (conservative and surgical), and the prognosis of ankle sprains. The use of MRI, ultrasound, and stress radiographs as diagnostic tools is also discussed. The video concludes with a discussion on surgical techniques and return to sport timing based on specific injuries.

Keywords

lateral ankle instability

University of South Alabama

Jess Mullins

diagnostic methods

treatment options

ankle sprains