Problem:
A 26 year old, otherwise healthy male presents limping into the examination room, holding his right shoe in his hand. He grimaces with partial weight-bearing of the affected foot. He has local ecchymosis and 1+ edema over the anterolateral ligaments of the right ankle. Capillary refill, pulses, and sensation of the foot and toes are intact. There is no lateral or anterior instability of the joint or tendons. x rays of the ankle and foot are negative for fracture or dislocation. he has a grade 1 lateral ankle sprain. What would be the initial management plan for a pt with an ankle sprain? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Release him to full work duties while maintaining RICE therapy - keep the ankle above the level of the heart as much as possible, Goals of home treatment for an ankle sprain are to decrease swelling and pain to allow for early mobilization and retrun to normal activity, Recommened PRICE therapy P=protection use an ankle support or wrap; R rest no running unitl completely healed; I ice - relieves swelling and pian and relieves spasm; C compression and elastic wrap or ankle splint will control swelling; E elevation will reduce swelling, keep the ankle above the level of the heart as much as possible, Order a x-ray of the right ankle an orthopedic surgery consultation. Need Assignment Help?