Question on a patient that presents with a Deltoid Ligament Sprain

What causes a torn deltoid ligament? Can you treat it without surgery? Here, Chris Centeno, MD, founder of Regenexx, shares answers.

ligaments of ankle joint

Background: Occurs when high compartment pressure prevent adequate perfusion Irreversible muscle and nerve damage after 4-6 hrs Most commonly: lower leg (40%) Can occur anywhere skeletal muscle is...

Deltoid ligament ...

The joint where tibia, fibula, and talus meets is termed as ankle joint. Tendons and ligaments keep the bones in place and helps in movement. When damage to these bones, tendons or ligaments occur, various ankle ligament injuries arises based on the severity and position of damage. Injuries that are discussed in this V-Learning™ lecture include ankle sprains, acute injury of lateral ligaments, recurrent lateral instability, deltoid ligament tears, and tears of inferior tibiofibular…

Chris Mallac explains the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the deltoid ligament complex, the mechanisms of injury, and how simple injuries that do not require surgery can be successfully progressed.

Medial Ankle Sprains is less common than lateral ankle sprain, it involves injury to the medial ankle ligament that is called the deltoid ligament.

Medial Aspect Bones of Foot & Ankle Head of Talus Medial Malleolus

Ligament of foot