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Stress view of ankle - with deltoid ligament tear

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Ankle valgus stress view demonstrating widening of the medial joint space and fibular fracture. 

Deltoid ligament fibers are not seen consistent with a tear. 

Case Discussion

Intraoperative findings - deltoid was torn which was repaired.

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