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Evaluation and Management of Ankle Injuries in Urgent Care (Trauma CME)

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  • Traumatic causes of ankle pain are either ligamentous and tendinous injuries or distal tibia and fibula fractures.
  • Physical examination should start with thorough inspection and comparison of the unaffected ankle for swelling, discoloration, deformity, misalignment, and asymmetry. Palpate for swelling, warmth, and tenderness, specifically looking for bony tenderness.
  • Use the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules to deter-mine when imaging is necessary for acute ankle injuries in adults and children. (See Figure 4.) These rules have a sensitivity of 92% to 100% and help reduce unnecessary radiographs.
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Author

Brandy Pestka, PA-C, MS

Peer Reviewed By

Jennifer Bamford, MD; Lisa M. Campanella-Coppo, MD, FACEP

Publication Date

February 1, 2025

CME Expiration Date

February 1, 2028    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.
4 AAFP Prescribed Credits
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 4 Trauma CME credits.

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