J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2021 Mar;25(1):10-16. 10.14193/jkfas.2021.25.1.10.

How Effective Is the Injection Therapy in Foot and Ankle Disorder?

• Song HH

• KMID: 2513648
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2021.25.1.10

Abstract

Evidence-based papers on the treatment of some chronic tendinopathy or ligament lesions using an injection in foot and ankle disorders have been reported, but there are few reports on the treatment of acute ankle ligament injury. On the other hand, some papers have reported a faster return to play for injection therapy that combines RICE (Rest, Icing, Compression, and Elevation) treatment and rehabilitation. Injection therapy can be used as an additional treatment for ankle ligament injury. Rather than having narrow-minded thinking about these treatments, it is important to make efforts to verify the safety and precautions of treatment and recognize them as a category of normal treatment. Continuous analysis and monitoring of these treatments can satisfy patients whose needs are changing rapidly.

Keyword

Injection; Foot; Ankle; Ligament; Tendon

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