Osteopathic Consultation in the Emergency Department for Fresh Lateral Ligament Sprain

"Medical treatment will be based on functional treatment and the doctor will prescribe the RICE protocol. For this, the patient will have to :~* place an ice pack on the sprain~* apply sports rest for three weeks~* compress the sprain with a compression stocking when standing in order to prevent phlebitis. In addition, to avoid this complication, the doctor will prescribe an anticoagulant.~* raise the foot with crutches during the day~* elevate the foot at night or when doing an activity in a sitting position, using a cushion for example.~In addition, the doctor will prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs to ease the pain and physiotherapy to establish proprioception, muscle strength, joint range and dynamic postural balance of the sprain."

Each patient will be treated as a whole and within a time limit of 45 minutes. The consultation will start with a medical history followed by medical tests. Then, the osteopath will perform osteopathic tests and manual treatment.