J Korean Soc Traumatol.  2014 Jun;27(2):25-28.

Severe Open Ankle Sprain (SOAS): A Case Report

• Yoon SH
• Hwang CH

Abstract

Ankle injury is a very common injury. Especially it is the most commonly injured site in cases sports injuries. However, severe open ankle sprain (SOAS), defined as the tearing of the skin over the torn ligament in the ankle, is extremely rare, and no cases have been reported in Korea. In our center, we encountered a patient with a severe ankle open sprain, so we report and discuss that case.

Keyword

Ankle; Open fracture dislocation of ankle; Severe open ankle sprain

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Ankle Injuries*
Athletic Injuries
Humans
Korea
Ligaments
Skin
Sprains and Strains