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Date:2/25/2009

t hold great promise for the future of bone and soft tissue health are now surfacing. Growth factor combinations such as bone morphogenetic protein, platelet rich plasma, and platelet derived growth factor and other potential therapeutic agents are now being explored. Many of these new biologics are focused at stimulating bone growth and bone fusion. Advances also have been made in tendon and ligaments reconstructions with soft tissue aides.

Ankle Sprains

(http://www.aaos.org/education/anmeet/programs/aofas.pdf)

• Symposium Addresses Difficult to Treat Ankle Sprains

In the United States, the incidence of ankle sprains is roughly 2,300 a day, almost 100 every hour. Although the majority of acute ankle sprains heal without surgery, approximately 15 to 20 percent of patients have persistent ankle symptoms. Failure of the ankle to heal may be due to cartilage injuries, subtle ankle fractures, tendon tears, development of scar tissue, or abnormalities unmasked by an ankle sprain. A panel of foot and ankle specialists will use a case-based approach to describe their experiences with diagnosing and treating many of the conditions that are responsible for persistent pain and loss of function after ankle sprain. In addition to a review of conventional treatment methods, the panelists will highlight state-of-the-art techniques of rehabilitation, minimally invasive surgery, and arthroscopy.

    For more information, contact:

    Catherine Dolf  C (847) 894-9112 or O (847) 384-4034
    dolf@aaos.org
    Lauren L. Pearson  C (224) 374-8610 or O (847) 384-4031
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