Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Ankle Sprain     Ankle Sprain Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines 1) X-rays ankle and foot with weight 2) If no fracture - then controlled ankle motion (CAM) walker for 4 weeks 3) PT for ankle sprain protocol after 4 weeks 4) Convert to ankle stirrup orthosis (AS0) at 4 weeks Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit 1) If pain with weight bearing in boot, then keep patient non-weight-bearing for 6 weeks 2) MRI to evaluate for osteochondral defect Do not perform prior to 6 weeks from date of injury. Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) Over 90% ankle sprains resolve with appropriate non-operative care. 2) PT is essential to recovery 3) Recurrent sprains may require surgery Appointment Timeframe within 2 weeks How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Patients must obtain and hand carry hardcopy radiographic studies (MRI/CT/X-rays) Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: 734-998-6541 Clinic Location Sites Ann Arbor - South Main Orthopedics UM Consulting Physician Anish Raj Kadakia, M.D. Revised on: 09/24/2009