D.M., a 25-year-old man, hops into the emergency department (ED) with complaints of right ankle pain. He states that he was playing basketball and stepped on another player's foot, inverting his ankle. You note swelling over the lateral malleolus down to the area of the fourth and fifth metatarsals, and pedal pulses are 3+ bilaterally. His vital signs (VS) are 124/76, 82, 18. He has no allergies and takes no medication. He states he has had no prior surgeries or medical problems.In assessing D.M.'s injured ankle, what should be evaluated?

In the case shown above, the existence of musculoskeletal disorders should be evaluated initially so that the most appropriate treatment to repair any of these disorders and prevent more serious problems such as changes in posture, body movement and the natural movement of people should be started quickly. joints of the patient's body, which can cause physical deficiencies and severe deformations.

blessinglovely41 blessinglovely41 · Answer 2 · 2020-03-10T10:49:16+01:00

In assessing DM's injured ankle,the following should be evaluated;

OBSERVATION- This is the first step in the assessment of any injury,the injured leg should be observed for swelling,bruises,redness, tenderness, deformity and other postural issues.

PALPATION- The entire ankle joint and the sorrounding should be palpated and assessed for areas of swelling and warmness,one may also check if the ligament feel pan when touched.

Range of motion test should be added to to ascertain the active and passive movement with the knees placed straight and bent,the flexibility of the ankle should also be assessed.

Resisted muscle test should be suggested to assess the muscle strength around the ankle joint as compared to the other side.

Special test should also be done to assess the ligament integrity and the level of damage done to them.

Functional test should also be done to check how the injury in the ankle affects DM's walking, jumping and hopping.