Presentation
Direct trauma to ankle -1 wk.
Patient Data
Age: 19 yrs
Gender: Male
From the case:
Anterior talofibular ligament injury
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Anterior talofibular ligament shows loss of normal echopattern.
A full thickness fluid cleft is noted.
Anterior tibiofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments are intact.
From the case:
Anterior talofibular ligament injury
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'Bare' talus is seen due to torn ligament.
Case Discussion
Findings of complete tear of anterior talofibular ligament.
Intra-operative finding - Torn ligament at fibular attachment.
Intraoperative photograph provided by operating surgeon Dr Ritesh Patel.
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