More information: Jordi Vega et al, The lateral fibulotalocalcaneal ligament complex: an ankle stabilizing isometric structure, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (2018). DOI: 10.1007 ...

A 22-year-old woman sustained a twisting (inversion) injury to her left ankle while playing tennis. She complained of excruciating pain, a deformed ankle, and inability to bear weight on that side ...

The PTFL is the strongest of the outside (lateral) ligaments and prevents rotation and posterior subluxation of the talus. It resists excessive external rotation of the talus of the foot but plays ...

Ankle sprains are one of the most common reasons to visit an emergency department. Ankle injuries are the most common injury sustained by basketball players accounting for 54% of all injuries. Seve… ...

Posterior malleolus: the back part of the tibia, right at the level of the ankle joint; Your ligaments may also be damaged from the injury. ... For the lateral malleolus fracture.

A sprained ankle is an injury to the ligaments that support the ankle. Ligaments are tough bands of fibrous tissues that connect two bones at the joint, holding them in the proper, stable position.

Ankle pain is any type of pain or discomfort in your ankles. An ankle sprain is one of the most common causes of ankle pain, but it could also be caused by another injury or a medical condition ...

On the flip side, if you had repeated ankle injuries, your ankle can go one of two ways: either it becomes a little bit tighter and doesn’t move as much, or, if you’ve got scar tissue in ...

By strengthening the muscles involved in lateral movement with side lunges, ... Bend your right knee to 90 degrees, aligned above your ankle, while pushing your hips back. 4.

Ankle reconstruction surgery addresses chronic ankle instability, arthritis, or injuries that have not appropriately healed after 3–6 months of conservative treatments. Surgery aims to restore ...