The Anterior Talofibular Ligament is under maximum tension during Plantar Flexion

An overview of the ligaments found in the foot and ankle. FootEducation is committed to helping educate patients about foot and ankle conditions by providing high quality, accurate, and easy to understand information.

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The lateral ankle ligament injury is a very common injury to the ankle. The symptoms usually occur after a person stumbles or sprains an ankle. If an ankle ligament injury is not treated properly, it can result in permanent instability of the ankle joint.

Lateral Ankle Sprain that affects lateral ankle ligaments is the most common injuries of the ankle joint that represent 85% of ankle ligament sprains.

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to describe the current evidence on the most common sports-related ankle injuries. Joint anatomy, epidemiology, clinical findings, diagnostic approach, and treatment are presented with a specific focus on the available evidence towards return to play. Recent Findings Recent findings show that ankle sprain is the most common injury in the world of sports. Bony fractures, cartilage defects, and syndesmotic lesions are frequently seen in…

ligaments of ankle joint

An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle.