Lateral malleolus of fibula12/27/2023 ![]() ![]() The lateral ankle is comprised of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) and the posterior talofibular ligaments (PTFL). The main contributors to the stability of the ankle joint are the articular surfaces, the ligamentous complex and the musculature - which allows for the dynamic stabilization of the joints. All three joints function in conjunction to allow complex motions of the ankle joint. The difficulty in evaluation and treatment is due in part to the ankle complex is composed of three joints: talocrural, subtalar, and tibiofibular syndesmosis. Lateral ankle instability is a complex condition that can, at times, prove difficult to evaluate and treat for general practitioners. Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to enhance the diagnosis as well as delivery of care for patients with lateral ankle instability.Summarize the treatment and management options available for lateral ankle instability, including both conservative and surgical care.Review the necessary elements for an examination to assess for lateral ankle instability, including necessary imaging studies.Describe the various possible pathophysiologies and mechanisms of injury leading to lateral ankle instability.This activity reviews the etiology, presentation, evaluation, and management of lateral ankle instability, and reviews the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing the condition. The main contributors to the stability of the ankle joint are the articular surfaces, the ligamentous complex and the musculature - which allows for the dynamic stabilization of the joints. ![]() ![]()
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