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| Air-Stirrup Management of Ankle Injuries in the Athlete |
| Source: Stover CN: Am J Sports Med 8(5): 360-365, 1980 |
| Summary: A historical perspective of functional management of ankle sprains provides the reasons for using the Aircast Air-Stirrup for primary treatment. Clinical trials found that the indications for use of the Air-Stirrup include: "ligamentous injury, stable malleolar fracture, open reduction, after initial cast period, os calcis fracture, subtalar synovitis, and posterior tibial tendinitis." |