Isolated posterior high ankle sprain: a report of three cases.

نویسندگان

  • Rajesh Botchu
  • Patricia Allen
  • Winston J Rennie
چکیده

High ankle sprains are difficult to diagnose and account for 10% of all ankle sprains. A high index of suspicion is essential for diagnosis. High ankle sprains are managed symptomatically, with prolonged rehabilitation. The posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament is the strongest syndesmotic ligament; isolated injury of it is rare. We present 3 cases of isolated posterior high ankle sprain and discuss the relevant anatomy, mechanism of injury, and management.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of orthopaedic surgery

دوره 21 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013