Sprained Ankle

Patient presents with sore ankle after rolling it Describes pain and swelling around the ankle Patient presents with sore ankle after rolling it Describes pain and swelling around the ankle Able to weight bear On exam: Ankle exam: Swelling and pain over the ATFL No tenderness to palpation of the distal fibula, distal tibia or proximal 5th metatarsal Impression: Sprained ankle Plan: Advised patient of diagnosis Encouraged to mobilise Use simple analgesic such as Paracetamol and Ibuprofen Ice regularly for the first 48 hours Compression bandage as required Return here if pain worsening or any other concerns Keywords: Ankle sprain, sprained ankle, ATFL tear