DPM DPM Sports Medicine & Athletic Foot Injuries 2

Question 1

The Ottawa Ankle Rules help clinicians determine the need for which diagnostic study?

Accepted Answer

Radiographs

Answer

The Ottawa Ankle Rules are validated clinical decision rules to determine whether ankle or foot radiographs are necessary after an acute injury.

Question 2

Which structure is most commonly disrupted in a high ankle (syndesmotic) sprain?

Accepted Answer

Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament

Answer

The anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) is the most commonly injured ligament in syndesmotic high ankle sprains.

Question 3

Exertional compartment syndrome of the leg characteristically presents with pain that:

Accepted Answer

Begins during activity and resolves quickly after stopping

Answer

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome causes reproducible leg pain during activity that typically resolves within 15–30 minutes of stopping exercise.

Question 4

Which sesamoid bone is most commonly fractured in athletes?

Accepted Answer

Medial (tibial) sesamoid

Answer

The medial (tibial) sesamoid is fractured more often than the lateral due to its greater weight-bearing role under the first metatarsal head.

Question 5

What is the preferred initial management for a first-time mild lateral ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

PRICE protocol and early functional rehabilitation

Answer

Grade I and II ankle sprains are best managed with PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and early functional rehabilitation to restore proprioception.

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DPM DPM Sports Medicine & Athletic Foot Injuries 2