EpistemisAnkle pain
Specialty: Musculoskeletal.
Why it occurs
- Sprain
- Tendinopathy
- Drop
- Fracture
Initial workup
Ottawa rules for deciding radiography; explore ligamentous stability.
red flags
Inability to support and focal bone pain → x-ray to rule out fracture.
Standard management
- RICE and NSAIDs — rest, ice, compression, elevation
Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.
- Area
- Musculoskeletal
- Listed causes
- 4
- Treatment options
- 1