There is fluid in the expected location of the anterior talofibular ligament. Normal echopattern and continuity of ligament not seen. Compression results in the movement of fluid from superficial tissue into the joint.
Calcaneofibular ligament and anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament are intact.
There is mild effusion in the anterior recess of the ankle joint.
The asymptomatic side shows a normal echopattern with an intact anterior talofibular ligament.