State Board Approved-- #50-20641 Course #  20-656086

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Ankle injuries run the gamut from a relatively minor strain to serious injuries like compound or crushing fractures. The proper diagnosis, management, treatment and rehabilitation of an ankle injury can mean the difference between a functional joint or being crippled for life. This course covers all aspects of ankle injury, including anatomy and function, types of injuries, surgical and non-surgical treatment, postoperative management and recovery, and rehabilitation.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
~ Describe the basic anatomy and function of the ankle.
~ Describe the types of injuries that may occur in the ankle joint.
~ Discuss non-surgical and surgical treatment options for ankle injuries.
~ Discuss rehabilitation of the ankle after an injury.
~ Discuss possible complications of ankle injuries and treatment.



Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Ankle Fracture: Treatment and Management

    • Course Description

    • Learning Objectives

    • Introduction

    • An Overview of Ankle Anatomy

    • Types of Ankle Fractures

    • Causes of Ankle Fractures

    • Symptoms of Ankle Fracture

    • Diagnosing an Ankle Fracture

    • Treatments for Different Types of Fractures

    • Recovery Strategies

    • Pain Management

    • Rehabilitation

    • Possible Complications

    • Conclusion

    • Test

    • References

    • Course Evaluation

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