Corticosteroid Injections Hasten Return to Play of National Football League Players Following Stable Ankle Syndesmosis Sprains

摘要

Objectives:Injuries to the ankle syndesmosis are common in contact athletes and may result in significant time lost from sport. Syndesmosis sprains require more treatment and time off for recovery as compared to lateral ankle sprains. A previous study of collegiate football players described an average of 31 days lost from these injuries treated with standard conservative measures and rehabilitation protocols. Treatment methods for stable syndesmosis sprains are not well documented in the literature. The purpose of this study was to compare our series of stable ankle syndesmosis sprains treated with or without corticosteroid injections.