Ankle Sprains and Cartilage Injuries...
Ankle sprains have an estimated daily occurrence of 27,000 in the US. Up to 50% of acute ankle sprains and ankle fractures may lead to ankle cartilage injury. These injuries are commonly called osteochondral lesions. Such cartilage injury can lead to persistent pain and symptoms and eventually lead to osteoarthritis. Considering this, a persistently painful ankle after an ankle sprain requires further evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon...
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention
