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Getting Ankle Sprain Terminology Right
There is a lot of misinformation in the mainstream media when it comes to foot and ankle injuries. For example, I often see reports of professional athletes sustaining mid ankle sprains. There is no...
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Top 5 FAQs about Ankle Sprains & Instability
How does it happen? An ankle sprain occurs when the restraining lateral (outside) ligaments of the ankle become acutely stretched. When this tissue heals at the wrong length, it results in ankle...
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Reporters Incorrectly Using the Term “High Ankle Sprain”
Chicago Bears running back, Matt Forte, was injured during last week’s game against the Green Bay Packers. The injury was reported to be a “high ankle sprain.” The injury occurred in the third quarter...
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Timberwolves Point Guard J.J. Barea Sprains Ankle
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard J.J. Barea sprained his ankle during Wednesday night’s game against the Magic. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter when Barea chased a ball out of bounds and...
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3 Common Winter Ankle & Foot Injuries and How to Prevent
Winter brings with it cold temperatures and slippery conditions. These factors put people at an increased risk for certain foot and ankle injuries. Here are 3 common winter foot and ankle injuries, as...
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Answer to Ankle Instability May Lie in Knee and Hip Joints
A University of Georgia study revealed that people who have suffered an ankle sprain may be at a greater risk of re-injury depending on how they move their hip and knee joints. Previous ankle sprain...
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Warriors’ Curry Battling another Ankle Injury
It appears that Stephen Curry might once again be sidelined with a right ankle injury after he rolled the ankle on a fast break in Saturday’s win over the Wizards. You can see video of the injury...
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[Video] – Dr. Silverman’s Ankle Instability Radio Interview
During the 2013 AAOS annual meeting earlier this year, Dr. Silverman was interviewed on Hometown Radio on the topic of ankle instability. We’ve converted that interview into a video (below) for your...
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New Rule Could Prevent Kids From Receiving Unnecessary X-Rays
New procedural rules could prevent nearly 50% of children from receiving unnecessary ankle X-rays, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Dr. Kathy Boutis and...
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Should POLICE Replace RICE When It Comes To Ankle Care?
This week, Medscape published an article that questioned if the current method of ankle sprain care – RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) – was the optimal course of care for most patients. In...
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