Nazım ERKURT, Ali YÜCE, Tahsin Olgun BAYRAKTAR, Can Burak ÖZKAN
Baltalimanı Dergisi - 2025;1(2):39-42
We aimed to conduct a systematic video analysis of professional basketball players who experienced lateral ankle sprain using the YouTube database. On 05.02.2024, YouTube search engine was used. The terms 'lateral ankle sprain', 'lateral ankle injury', 'lateral ankle sprain sports', 'lateral ankle injury sports' were searched. 32 videos belonging to basketball players were included in the study. The mechanisms The foot and ankle position at the time of injury was evaluated. 24 videos occurred as a result of indirect contact injuries. Varus-adduction was present in 31 (%96,8) videos. Foot was in internal rotation in 22 (%68,75) videos and forefoot was in neutral position in 10 (%31,25) videos. Varus and internal rotation are the mechanisms that can cause lateral ankle sprain in basketball. In particular, indirect contact mechanisms may play a role in varus and internal rotation of the foot.
