Tiger plays golf with your dad and the other day he had a serious injury. While playing a par 3 he hit a shot that landed 6 inches from the hole. He was so excited he started to jump up and down and he felt his leg “go out.” He says he felt something pop in his lower leg and your dad heard it too. He cannot weight bear at all and he also can’t pull his toes up. You notice a lot of swelling and ecchymosis in his ankle and limited ROM.
What structure(s) are injured?
What are 3 possible injuries that could have occurred?
What do you think is wrong with Tiger?
What immediate care should be provided?
What are 2 diagnostic tests that should be performed to properly diagnose the injury? Explain why you do them.
How long could Tiger be out with his injury? (prognosis)