Presentation
Swelling, pain, and limited ankle movement following an inversion injury of the left ankle.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Anterior talofibular ligament injury
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Increased thickness and signal of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) on PDFS and T2-weighted images suggest a partial tear. The PTFL remains intact, with mildly increased signal intensity on PDFS and T2W sequences. Mild ankle joint effusion and soft tissue oedema in the lateral malleolar region are also noted.
Case Discussion
The imaging and clinical findings are consistent with a partial tear of the ATFL and anterolateral capsular injury.
The patient is being treated with conservative management, not surgery, using a compression bandage to limit ankle movement, ice application, NSAIDs for pain relief, and anti-oedema medication.
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