Anterior talofibular ligament injury - rupture with soft-tissue impingement
Diagnosis certain
Presentation
Conservatively treated ankle fracture 7 months prior. Anterior talofibular ligament injury?
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
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Bone and joints:
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yellow arrows: ruptured ATFL
Case Discussion
Key findings:
- subtotal ATFL rupture with signs of active soft-tissue impingement
- previous anterior syndesmosis injury, healed with fibrosis
- focal thickening of the anterior tibiotalar joint capsule with signs of active impingement
- Achilles tendon peritendinitis