In this podcast, Dr. Matt Weber, a podiatrist with Ridgeview Specialty Clinics, brings his knowledge and experience around the causes of ankle instability, how common it is, and the different approaches for therapy and management.

Enjoy the podcast.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this podcast, participants should be able to:

• Recognize ankle ligament instability from a patient's clinical history and exam.
• Diagnose ankle problems (pathology) assiciated with ankle instability, including acute injury vs. chronic conditions.
• Choose appropriate treatment protocols for an ankle instability condition.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation criteria, standards and policies of the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA). Ridgeview is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

CME credit is only offered to Ridgeview Providers & Allied Health staff for this podcast activity. After listening to the podcast, complete and submit the online evaluation form. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, you will be e-mailed a certificate of completion within approximately 2 weeks. You may contact the accredited provider with questions regarding this program at [email protected].

Click the link below, to complete the activity's evaluation.

CME Evaluation

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Ridgeview's CME planning committee members and presenter(s) have disclosed they have no significant financial relationship with a pharmaceutical company and have disclosed that no conflict of interest exists with the presentation/educational event.

Thank-you for listening to the podcast.

SHOW NOTES:  
*See the attachment for additional information. 

PODCAST OVERVIEW

Ankle Sprains
- 25% go on to further sprains.
- Graded 1-3
- Anatomy
- Ottawa ankle rules
- Physical therapy
- Acute vs chronic

Ankle Surgery
- Brostrom Gold (pants over vest)
- Attenuated Gracilis Repair
- Following surgery - 3-4 weeks immobilized, then boot for 2-3 weeks, then physical therapy.
- 4 months post injury - back to activity

Thanks to Dr. Matt Weber for his expert knowledge and contribution to this podcast.

Please check out the additional show notes for more information/resources.