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Lateral ankle sprain — MRCEM SBA MCQ

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ModerateAnkle and FootLateral ankle sprainMRCEM SBA

A 27-year-old footballer has completed rehabilitation after a grade II lateral ankle sprain. He is pain free jogging but has asymmetry on hop testing and poor control during cutting drills. What is the most appropriate return-to-play decision?

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Correct answer: C — Delay match play until hopping and cutting control are restored

Return after ankle sprain should include dynamic balance, hopping, cutting and sport-specific confidence. Pain-free jogging does not test the mechanism that caused injury. External support can reduce recurrence but does not replace rehabilitation.

Reference: BJSM ankle sprain consensus