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

Botchu, Rajesh; Allen, Patricia; Rennie, Winston J · J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2013

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

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.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy