As physiatrists, the disability experts, we won't see patients with an acute ankle injury. Treatment begins with basic understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, mechanism of injury. Forms the floor of the peroneal tendon sheet. Clinically relevant in diagnosing CFL rupture on ankle arthrography and peroneal tenography. Rarely injured PTFL tear occurs only in combination with ATFL or CFL tear Deltoid Ligament Triangular fan shaped attaching the medial malleolus to the navicular, the calcaneous, and the talus.
Injury occurs with foot pronation, external rotation, and abduction.
Complete tear is almost always associated with ankle fractures. Prevent lateral displacement of the fibula resulting in a widened mortis. Late repair yields excellent results. Post traumatic inflammation and resulting impingement. Both believe in postraumatic arthritis in ankle sprain.