1. The diagnosis of lateral ankle sprain (LAS) |
Q.1 Do you perform plain radiography for the diagnosis of LAS ? |
â–¡ Yes â–¡ No |
Q.2 Do you consider the Ottawa Ankle Rules when deciding whether or not to perform plain radiography? |
â–¡ Yes â–¡ No |
Q.3 Do you perform stress plain radiography for the diagnosis of LAS? |
â–¡ No â–¡ Only inversion stress â–¡ Only anterior drawer â–¡ Inversion stress and anterior drawer |
Q.4 Do you perform ultrasonography for the diagnosis of LAS? |
â–¡ Yes â–¡ No |
2. Conservative treatment and rehabilitation for LAS |
Q.5 Do you immobilize the injured ankle for the treatment of LAS? |
â–¡ Yes â–¡ No |
Q.6 If yes in Q.5, which do you prefer a splint or cast for immobilization of the injured ankle? (A cast means a hard cast created with plaster. A splint includes any type of brace, air cast, and walking boot.) |
â–¡ Splint â–¡ Cast â–¡ Splint or Cast |
Q.7 If yes in Q.5, how long is the mean duration of immobilization of the injured ankle in the treatment of LAS? |
□ < 1 week □ 1–2 weeks □ 2–3 weeks □ 3–4 weeks □ > 4 weeks |
Q.8 Do you instruct a patient with LAS to avoid weight bearing on the injured ankle? |
□ < 1 week □ 1–2 weeks □ 2–3 weeks □ 3–4 weeks □ > 4 weeks |
Q.9 Do you instruct a patient with LAS to wear an ankle supporter after immobilization? |
â–¡ Yes â–¡ No |
Q.10 Do you consider a rehabilitation program for patients with LAS? If yes, how long is the mean duration of rehabilitation? |
□ No □ < 2 weeks □ 2–4 weeks □ 4–6 weeks □ 6–8 weeks □ > 8 weeks |
Q.11 How long is the mean duration of regular follow-up for a patient with LAS? |
□ < 2 weeks □ 2–4 weeks □ 4–6 weeks □ 6–8 weeks □ > 8 weeks |
3. Criteria for a return to sports (RTS) after conservative treatment for athletes with LAS |
Q.12 What are your criteria for decision-making in relation to the RTS in patients with LAS who participate in sports activities? |