Ankle Sprain

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Source: Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Ankle sprain. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Mar. 25 p. Ankle Sprain Acute ankle injury. A A = Annotation Positive response to phone screening questions? A Home treatment program. A Phone Triage Criteria for Same-Day Provider Visit. *Sudden, intense pain with rapid onset of swelling. *Foot cold or numb. *Presence of gross deformity (other than swelling). *Presence of complicating conditions (e.g., diabetes, neuropathy). *Work-related injury. *Inability to bear any weight. Provider visit: *History. *Physical examination. A Recurrent ankle sprain, positive squeeze test, positive external rotation test or other non-inversion injuries? A Out of Guideline: Consider other diagnoses. A Indications for x-ray? A X-ray abnormal? A Out of guideline Treatment and protection. A Improvement? A Consider other diagnosis or referral. A Resumption of normal activity. A All copyrights are reserved by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, Inc.