Anterior Talofibular Ligament Abnormality on Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Ankle

Authors

Patrick Kane, MD, Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics at the Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
David Pedowitz, MD, Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics at the Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
Adam C C. Zoga, MD, Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 111 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USAFollow
Steven M. Raikin, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-2014

Comments

Conference poster presented at: 2014 meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in New Orleans, Louisiana

Abstract

The anterior talo­fibular ligament (ATFL) extends from the anteroinferior border of the ­fibula to the talar neck. Primary restraint to ankle inversion in plantar‑exion. Injury (acute or chronic) can be diagnosed with physical exam, stress X-Rays, ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Purpose:

MRI abnormalities in asymptomatic individuals known in other areas of orthopaedics (shoulder and spine). Purpose of our study: determine the prevalence of ATFL abnormalities found on MRI in asymptomatic individuals. Asymptomatic individuals - those undergoing MRI for pathology unrelated to lateral ankle trauma, instability, or inversion injuries.

Recommended Citation

Kane, MD, Patrick; Pedowitz, MD, David; Zoga, MD, Adam C C.; and Raikin, MD, Steven M., "Anterior Talofibular Ligament Abnormality on Routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Ankle" (2014). Rothman Institute Conference Posters. Paper 4.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/rothinsposters/4