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Dislocation of the Ankle

Definition:
Displacement of the ankle; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the ankle
  • Swelling in the ankle
  • Loss of ROM in the ankle
  • Possible deformity in ankle
Causes:
  • Direct blow to the ankle
  • Fall
  • Heavy object falling onto ankle
  • Prior ankle sprains
Treatment:
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening