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Describe the anatomy of the ankle and lower leg. |
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How can ankle and lower leg injuries be prevented? |
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What questions should be asked when assessing injuries to the lower leg or ankle? |
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Describe the common mechanisms of injury for acute ankle sprains. What structures are damaged? |
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How can fractures in the lower leg and ankle be ruled out? |
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What is the appropriate care for stress fractures of the tibia and fibula? |
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Which of the tendons surrounding the ankle joint can potentially develop tendinitis? |
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What are some indications of a heel cord rupture? How is a heel cord rupture cared for? |
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How does Achilles tendinitis develop? How should it be cared for? |
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Contrast acute compartment syndrome with chronic compartment syndrome. |
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What exactly are shin splints and what measures can be taken to eliminate this problem? |
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What is the most important thing that can be done in caring for a shin contusion? |
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