The ankle is critical for movement. Each step puts 1.5 times our body weight of pressure on your ankle. Ankle injuries from trips and falls account for over 14.2 million annual physician visits, but only 15% of these injuries are fractures. In this RapidCE lesson review ankle and foot anatomy, explore mechanisms of injury, learn to perform a thorough ankle examination and apply appropriate treatments. 

Tags: Ankle, musculoskeletal, RapidCE, trauma

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