British Journal of Sports Medicine· 2016Q1· Review
Evidence review for the 2016 International Ankle Consortium consensus statement on the prevalence, impact and long-term consequences of lateral ankle sprains
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Short summary
Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are the most common musculoskeletal injury in active individuals, leading to chronic instability, reduced quality of life, and increased risk of osteoarthritis, creating a significant, underestimated healthcare burden.
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Key points
- Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are the most common musculoskeletal injury in active populations.
- High recurrence rates of LASs often lead to chronic ankle instability.
- Chronic ankle instability is associated with reduced physical activity and quality of life.
- Chronicity increases the risk of post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis.
- The financial costs associated with LASs and their consequences are substantial and underestimated.
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Abstract
Lateral ankle sprains (LASs) are the most prevalent musculoskeletal injury in physically active populations. They also have a high prevalence in the general population and pose a substantial healthcare burden. The recurrence rates of LASs are high, leading to a large percentage of patients with LAS developing chronic ankle instability. This chronicity is associated with decreased physical activity levels and quality of life and associates with increasing rates of post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis, all of which generate financial costs that are larger than many have realised. The literature review that follows expands this paradigm and introduces emerging areas that should be prioritised for continued research, supporting a companion position statement paper that proposes recommendations for using this summary of information, and needs for specific future research.
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Field: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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