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Research Paper | Medical Surgical | Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2017 | Pages: 2288 - 2291 | India
Comparison of Functional Treatment versus Immobilisation in the Treatment of Lateral Ankle Sprains (Grade I and II)
Abstract: Background - Ankle sprains, of which 85 % approximately comprise lateral ligament complex involvement, can cause pain and other impairments, resulting in utilisation of healthcare resources and absteenism from work. Despite its common occurrence, no specific treatment is considered gold standard. This study assesses the treatment modality for lateral ankle sprain (grade I and II) in the form of functional treatment versus Plaster of Paris immobilisation, with pain and function employed as the outcome measures. Materials and methods This study was carried out on 80 patients, diagnosed with acute lateral ankle sprains (grade I and II), of which every alternate subject was assigned to a functional rehabilitation program (group A) while the remaining subjects were assigned to have their ankle sprain immobilised in below knee cast (group B). All patients were subjected to the standardized treatment protocol of PRICE (protection, rest, ice pack application, compression and elevation). The patients were followed up at two and six weeks. Pain and functional assessment was done using the visual analog scale and Karlsson scoring. All data collected was expressed as Mean +/- SE and p value
Keywords: Lateral malleolus, functional treatment, immobilisation, visual analog score, Karlsson score
How to Cite?: Dr. Mohieb Mustak Ahmed, Dr. Jubin Abraham Raju, "Comparison of Functional Treatment versus Immobilisation in the Treatment of Lateral Ankle Sprains (Grade I and II)", Volume 6 Issue 3, March 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2288-2291, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20171964, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20171964