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