Open AccessAnatomy of the ankle ligaments: a pictorial essay
Author(s) -
Golanó Pau,
Vega Jordi,
Leeuw Peter A. J.,
Malagelada Francesc,
Manzanares M. Cristina,
Götzens Víctor,
Dijk C. Niek
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.806
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1433-7347
pISSN - 0942-2056
DOI - 10.1007/s00167-010-1100-x
Subject(s) - ankle , ligament , medicine , anatomy
Understanding the anatomy of the ankle ligaments is important for correct diagnosis and treatment. Ankle ligament injury is the most frequent cause of acute ankle pain. Chronic ankle pain often finds its cause in laxity of one of the ankle ligaments. In this pictorial essay, the ligaments around the ankle are grouped, depending on their anatomic orientation, and each of the ankle ligaments is discussed in detail.