Systematic Ultrasound in the Initial Assessment of Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains are the most frequently encountered trauma in emergency and general medicine. Lateral ankle sprain injuries have the highest relapse rate of all musculoskeletal injuries of the lower limbs. Optimal initial management is essential for a successful return to previous condition, with the aim of preventing chronic ankle instability, chronic pain, stiffness or recurrence. One of the 13 physicians at our facility routinely performs an ultrasound routinely scan during the second consultation to assess the severity of the sprain. We would therefore like to evaluate whether the performance of this examination at the time of clinical reassessment is associated with a better prognosis at 3 months post-trauma.

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Key information

Conditions

Ankle Sprain Ankle Injuries Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

15 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Maison Médicale des Bords de Seille

Bletterans, 39140, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of ankle sprain made during a preliminary prior consultation
Patients undergoing re-evaluation of sprain severity, between D3 and D6 of trauma

Exclusion criteria

Medial sprain
Sprain recurrence <6 months
Age < 15 years
Radiographic fracture confirmed on an X-ray performed between initial diagnosis and re-evaluation visit
History of hyperlaxity syndrome

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Value of systematic ultrasound in the initial assessment of ankle sprains on patients' quality of life and sporting activities at 3 months post-injury trauma.

Time frame: 3 months

Comparison of ankle-specific quality of life in terms of activities of daily living and sporting activities. This criterion will be measured using the FAAM (Foot and Ankle Ability Measure), a specific questionnaire functional evaluation of the ankle in these activities.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hopital Nord Franche-Comte

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Value of Systematic Ultrasound in the Initial Assessment of Ankle Sprain on Functional Prognosis at 3 Months in the General Population: Pilot Observational Study (PFEEC)

Acronym: PFEEC

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Mar 4, 2025
Registry last updated: Feb 25, 2026

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