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Dimensions of the ankle ligaments: anatomical study and literature review
Author(s) -
Duscher Dominik,
Wenny Raphael,
Weninger Patrick,
Hirtler Lena
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.749.14
Subject(s) - medicine , ankle , ligament , calipers , cadaver , anatomy , orthodontics , mathematics , geometry
Introduction With over 20,000 cases reported daily just in the United States damage of the ankle ligaments is one of the most frequent injuries of the musculosceletal system. Especially the lateral ligaments are prone to harm during supination movements. Depending on the severity of the injury conservative or operative therapeutic actions are indicated. For operative reconstruction precise anatomic information on the dimensions of the ankle ligaments is important and can help optimizing these procedures. The purpose of this study was to investigate the length and width dimension of the ankle ligaments and contrast the results with the published literature. Material and Methods 17 non‐paired adult, formaline‐fixed cadaver ankles were dissected to expose the capsuloligamentous structures. After identification of the ligaments, dimensions were measured with a ruler and a sliding caliper. Results The dimensions of the ligaments were recorded. Means and standard deviation were calculated and discussed with the literature. Conclusion Studies of therapeutic options in severe ankle ligament injury have shown better results in anatomical reconstruction compared to other operative treatments. To optimize this procedures, exact anatomic information on the dimensions of the ankle ligaments should be beneficial. Grant Funding Source : AAA