This video shows viewers when they might be able to return to sport after a high ankle sprain (syndesmosis injury). We look at the time it takes to return to sport-specific rehab, time to return to training, and time to return to an official match. This video particularly focuses on return to sport for professional soccers players after surgery for high ankle sprains (syndesmosis injuries).

Syndesmosis Injury, otherwise known as a high ankle sprain, is common in contact sports. Syndesmosis injuries are commonly missed, but make up about 25% of ankle sprains suffered in contact sports. Syndesmosis injury treatment can be straightforward if picked up early, however if the injury is missed, there can be long-term consequences.

The figures in this video are derived from the following research paper:

D'Hooghe P, Grassi A, Alkhelaifi K, Calder J, Baltes TPA, Zaffagnini S, Ekstrand J. Return to play after surgery for isolated unstable syndesmotic ankle injuries (West Point grade IIB and III) in 110 male professional football players: a retrospective cohort study. Br J Sports Med. 2020 Oct;54(19):1168-1173.

Take a look at our other videos on high ankle sprains (syndesmosis injuries):

1. Which Ligaments Are Injured in a High Ankle Sprain? - [ Ссылка ]

2. Bradman Best (Newcastle Knights) High Ankle Sprain (Syndesmosis) Injury - [ Ссылка ]

3. Tyson Frizell (Newcastle Knights): Syndesmotic Injury (High Ankle Sprain) Update & Analysis - [ Ссылка ]

4. Syndesmosis Injury (High Ankle Sprains) - [ Ссылка ]

5. Connor Watson (Newcastle Knights) Syndesmosis Injury - High Ankle Sprain - [ Ссылка ]

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