The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle that is weak enough to be called the most commonly damaged ligament in that area. It is a ligament located on the lateral aspect of the ankle connecting the fibula to the talus in the ankle. It is located near the posterior talofibular ligament.Anterior talofibular ligament begins in the lateral malleolus, which is the bony prominence on the outside of the ankle, extends down into the talus to help support the ankle. It is about 2 mm thick, about 10-12 mm wide and about 20 mm long. It helps to maintain the stability of the ankle, protecting it from inversion injuries to the ankle.Anterior Talofibular Ligament InjurySprains to the lateral aspect of the ankle are extremely common during recreational activities or sports.
We reported a case of LAS with complete tear of anterior talofibular ligament, which showed complete healing of ligament and early ankle. Soft tissue around the ankle. The most common injury involves a tear of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament and Calcaneo-fibular ligament. These ligaments are stretched and vulnerable to injury when the ankle is plantar flexed and forced into inversion. Injury usually occurs when the peroneal muscles are not prepared to protect the.
The anterior talofibular ligament is the weakest so that it is most likely to become injured when the ankle suddenly inverts while walking. How It HappensWhenever there is a ligament within the ankle that becomes stretched, torn or bruised, an 'ankle sprain' can occur.
This causes a lack of motion about the ankle.