Lateral Ankle Stabiliaztion

Sprained ankles and lateral ankle instability are common problems. Dr. Mercado gives the viewer a thourough anatomical review and explains the problem of lateral ankle ligaments instability. Then he shows a simple technique for lateral ankle stabilization on a young athlete with a freshly torn lateral ankle ligament injury. He shows hot to ecacuate a massive hematoma and repair the ankle ligaments, as well as the reinforcement of the ligaments with a slip of tendon from the perneus brevis. This is a “must see” video for those interested in the care of ankle injuries.

Running Time: 54.00 ISBN: 0-9450542-25-0