Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics Main Menu Home Page Injury to the lateral ligaments of the ankle.
Ankle sprains are common and often are treated inadequately.
Unstable lateral ankle ligaments cause abnormal ankle motion and can lead to degenerative changes. Arthrography is the superior radiographic study in acutely injured ankles. Chronic injuries may be evaluated well with stress testing. Finally, the results of late reconstruction equal those of early repair.