Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament sprain

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Ankle twist while dancing - 3 months back. Complaining of anterolateral ankle pain.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament thickening, hypoechogenicity with continuity present. Undisplaced chip fracture of tibia at the attachment site.

Normal anterior talofibular ligament, calcaneofibular ligament, peroneal tendons.

Mild effusion in the anterior recess of the ankle joint.

Case Discussion

Findings of an anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament sprain. There is an associated chip fracture of the tibia at the attachment site of the above-mentioned ligament.

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